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MAGNITUDE 3.0 QUAKE RATTLES GEYSERS AREA 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 3.0 QUAKE RATTLES GEYSERS AREA IN SONOMA COUNTY

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck 7 kilometers northwest of The Geysers in Sonoma County at 2:34 p.m. Monday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The temblor occurred at a depth of 3 kilometers and was felt by at least 9 people in the area.

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The Geysers, home to the world's largest geothermal power plant, sits atop one of California's most seismically active regions. No immediate reports of damage have been issued.

See also: MAGNITUDE 2.8 EARTHQUAKE STRIKES NEAR THE GEYSERS IN SONOMA COUNTY · MAGNITUDE 2.8 EARTHQUAKE STRIKES NEAR THE GEYSERS IN SONOMA COUNTY

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

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