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MAGNITUDE 2.8 EARTHQUAKE STRIKES NEAR THE GEYSERS IN SONOMA COUNTY

By CAL WIRE Weather Desk — Wednesday, August 12, 2026
By CAL WIRE Weather Desk  |  PUBLISHED: Wednesday, August 12, 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, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The quake struck at 2:35 p.m. PT and was 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 geothermal activity. There was no immediate word on damage or injuries, and the quake was below the threshold typically felt across a wide area.

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

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