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M0.9 Depth: 18.5 km

M0.9 Earthquake near 10 km SW of The Geysers, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-31 19:24:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 31, 2025 at 19:24 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near 10 km SW of The Geysers, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 237 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
18.5 km
UTC time
2025-08-31 19:24:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.69867, -122.81300
Temperature
34.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.5 km
Shallow
18.5 km
18.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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