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M2.8 EARTHQUAKE STRIKES NEAR THE GEYSERS IN SONOMA COUNTY
By CAL WIRE Weather Desk — Tuesday, August 11, 2026
By CAL WIRE Weather Desk  |  PUBLISHED: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
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M2.8 EARTHQUAKE STRIKES NEAR THE GEYSERS IN SONOMA COUNTY

A magnitude 2.8 earthquake hit 7 kilometers northwest of The Geysers in Sonoma County at 2:35 p.m. PT Monday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake occurred at a depth of 2 kilometers.

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The Geysers area, known for its geothermal activity and power plants, sits in a seismically active zone. A magnitude 2.8 is typically not felt by most people, though some nearby residents may have noticed minor shaking.

See also: MAGNITUDE 2.6 EARTHQUAKE STRIKES NEAR COVELO IN MENDOCINO COUNTY · MAGNITUDE 2.8 QUAKE RATTLES GEYSERS AREA IN SONOMA COUNTY

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

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