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MAGNITUDE 2.5 QUAKE STRIKES NEAR THE GEYSERS

By CALWIRE Weather Desk — Tuesday, October 20, 2026
By CALWIRE Weather Desk  |  PUBLISHED: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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MAGNITUDE 2.5 QUAKE STRIKES NEAR THE GEYSERS

A magnitude 2.5 earthquake rattled an area 2 kilometers northwest of The Geysers in Sonoma County early Sunday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The temblor struck at 9:23 a.m. PT with a depth of essentially zero kilometers.

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The quake was felt by at least one person in the area, the USGS reported. The Geysers region is home to a large geothermal power plant complex and sits atop one of the world's most active geothermal fields, where small seismic events are relatively common.

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

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