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M1.5 Depth: 1.3 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-06 22:11:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA on May 6, 2026 at 22:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 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
M1.5
Depth
1.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 22:11:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.81417, -122.81800
Temperature
20.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.3 km
Shallow
1.3 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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