Back to map
M1.1 Depth: 1.7 km

M1.1 Earthquake near 2 km NW of The Geysers, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-02 06:21:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near 2 km NW of The Geysers, CA on May 2, 2026 at 06:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
1.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 06:21:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.79067, -122.76800
Temperature
11.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.7 km
Shallow
1.7 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: 20 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'439 m ·United States
  • Lassen Volcanic Center
    Distance: 218 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'187 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·United States
  • Shasta
    Distance: 295 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'317 m ·Last eruption: 1250 ·United States
  • Medicine Lake
    Distance: 330 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'412 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·United States
  • Mono Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 337 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'121 m ·Last eruption: 1790 ·United States
  • Mono-Inyo Craters
    Distance: 344 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'796 m ·Last eruption: 1380 ·United States

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
650
Country (24h)
—
—
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time
No recent events available.

Share