MAGNITUDE 2.8 QUAKE RATTLES GEYSERS AREA IN SONOMA COUNTY
By CAL WIRE Weather Desk | PUBLISHED: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
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HAPPENING NOW — Aug 11, 3:00 PM PT
MAGNITUDE 2.8 QUAKE RATTLES GEYSERS AREA IN SONOMA COUNTY
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake struck 7 kilometers northwest of The Geysers in Sonoma County at 2:35 p.m. PT on Sunday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The temblor occurred at a depth of 2 kilometers.
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The Geysers region is a known geothermal area with frequent seismic activity. No damage reports have been received at this time. USGS monitoring continues.
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This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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