M1.1 Depth: 11.9 km

M1.1 Earthquake near 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA

UTC time: 2026-03-20 04:05:30 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA on March 20, 2026 at 04:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
11.9 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 04:05:30 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.81883, -122.80666
Temperature
20.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.9 km
Shallow
11.9 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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