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MAGNITUDE 3.2 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 3.2 EARTHQUAKE STRIKES NEAR THE GEYSERS IN SONOMA COUNTY

A magnitude 3.2 earthquake rattled The Geysers area in Sonoma County early Tuesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake struck at 3:30 a.m. PT, centered roughly 6 kilometers northwest of The Geysers at a depth of 3 kilometers.

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The USGS reports at least 10 people felt the tremor. The Geysers sits atop one of the world's largest geothermal fields and is a known zone of seismic activity—quakes in this range are not uncommon for the region.

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No immediate reports of damage or injuries have been received.

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

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