3.2 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE STRIKES NEAR THE GEYSERS

By CAL WIRE Weather Desk — Wednesday, August 12, 2026

  By CAL WIRE Weather Desk  |  PUBLISHED: Wednesday, August 12, 2026

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HAPPENING NOW — Aug 12, 4:22 AM PT
3.2 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE STRIKES NEAR THE GEYSERS
A magnitude 3.2 earthquake hit 6 kilometers northwest of The Geysers in Northern California at 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The temblor struck at a depth of 3 kilometers.
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Six people reported feeling the quake, according to USGS data. No immediate damage reports have been confirmed at this time.
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This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.