Magnitude
M0.9
- Depth
- 1.8 km
- Source
- USGS
8 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
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M0.9 Earthquake near 8 km NNW of The Geysers, CA (United States)
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About this earthquake
On April 28, 2025 at 06:58 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near 8 km NNW of The Geysers, CA (United States). 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. United States: 167 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.
Details
ID
87dff20499a6410392b75c764bd75257441ea3ad
Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
1.8 km
UTC time
2025-04-28 06:58:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.83183,
-122.81450
Temperature
11.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1.8 km
1.8 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
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Clear Lake Volcanic Field
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Lassen Volcanic Center
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Medicine Lake
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Soda Lakes
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