Magnitude
M0.8
- Depth
- 2.6 km
- Source
- USGS
6 km NW of The Geysers, CA
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M0.8 Earthquake near 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA (United States)
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About this earthquake
On April 27, 2025 at 09:19 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA (United States). With a focal depth of about 3 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. United States: 165 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.
Details
ID
74b1e59b038dc76833b824783f2e75065dac253c
Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
2.6 km
UTC time
2025-04-27 09:19:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.80017,
-122.81533
Temperature
9.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
2.6 km
2.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Clear Lake Volcanic Field
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Lassen Volcanic Center
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Shasta
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Medicine Lake
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Mono Lake Volcanic Field
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Mono-Inyo Craters
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