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M0.9 Depth: 2.3 km

M0.9 Earthquake near 3 km N of The Geysers, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-05 04:05:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near 3 km N of The Geysers, CA on April 5, 2026 at 04:05 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
2.3 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 04:05:07 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.80000, -122.75217
Temperature
12.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.3 km
Shallow
2.3 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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