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MAGNITUDE 2.8 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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MAGNITUDE 2.8 EARTHQUAKE STRIKES NEAR THE GEYSERS IN SONOMA COUNTY

A magnitude 2.8 earthquake rattled the area northwest of The Geysers in Sonoma County Monday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake struck at 2:35 p.m. PT, centered about 7 kilometers northwest of the geothermal field, at a depth of roughly 2 kilometers.

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The Geysers area is one of California's most seismically active regions due to ongoing geothermal activity and energy production. Magnitude 2.8 quakes in the area are not uncommon and typically cause little to no damage.

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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