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M0.8 Depth: -0.8 km

M0.8 Earthquake near 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-31 14:13:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 31, 2025 at 14:13 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA (United States). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 202 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
-0.8 km
UTC time
2025-12-31 14:13:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.80450, -122.86600
Temperature
7.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.8 km
Shallow
-0.8 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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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