Back to map
M1.0 Depth: 2.7 km

M1.0 Earthquake near 4 km NW of The Geysers, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-26 22:28:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 26, 2025 at 22:28 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near 4 km NW of The Geysers, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 191 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
2.7 km
UTC time
2025-12-26 22:28:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.80533, -122.78183
Temperature
4.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.7 km
Shallow
2.7 km
2.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Clear Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 18 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'439 m ·United States
  • Lassen Volcanic Center
    Distance: 217 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'187 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·United States
  • Shasta
    Distance: 294 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'317 m ·Last eruption: 1250 ·United States
  • Medicine Lake
    Distance: 329 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'412 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·United States
  • Mono Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 339 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'121 m ·Last eruption: 1790 ·United States
  • Mono-Inyo Craters
    Distance: 346 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'796 m ·Last eruption: 1380 ·United States

Historic earthquake map · United States

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · United States

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share