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M1.9 Depth: -0.3 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 4 km NNW of The Geysers, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-04 15:13:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 4, 2026 at 15:13 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near 4 km NNW of The Geysers, CA. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
-0.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 15:13:43 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.80783, -122.77883
Temperature
10.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.3 km
Shallow
-0.3 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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    Distance: 339 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'121 m ·Last eruption: 1790 ·United States
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