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M0.7 Depth: 1.1 km

M0.7 Earthquake near 2 km ESE of The Geysers, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-06 20:50:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 20:50 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near 2 km ESE of The Geysers, CA. With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
1.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 20:50:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.77367, -122.73783

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.1 km
Shallow
1.1 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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