MAGNITUDE 2.8 QUAKE STRIKES NEAR THE GEYSERS
By CAL WIRE Weather Desk | PUBLISHED: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
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HAPPENING NOW — Aug 12, 2:49 AM PT
MAGNITUDE 2.8 QUAKE STRIKES NEAR THE GEYSERS
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake rattled the area northwest of The Geysers in Sonoma County at 2:35 p.m. PT Monday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake struck just 2 kilometers below the surface, roughly 7 kilometers from the geothermal field.
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No immediate reports of damage or injuries have been reported. The Geysers area experiences frequent seismic activity due to geothermal operations in the region.
See also: MAGNITUDE 2.5 QUAKE STRIKES NEAR FILLMORE · MAGNITUDE 2.6 QUAKE STRIKES NEAR HYDESVILLE
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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