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MAGNITUDE 3.2 QUAKE STRIKES GEYSERS AREA NORTH OF SAN FRANCISCO
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 QUAKE STRIKES GEYSERS AREA NORTH OF SAN FRANCISCO

A magnitude 3.2 earthquake hit 6 kilometers northwest of The Geysers in Sonoma County early Tuesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The temblor struck at 3:30 a.m. PT and was centered about 3 kilometers beneath the surface.

Related: MAGNITUDE 2.8 QUAKE STRIKES NEAR THE GEYSERS · MAGNITUDE 3.0 QUAKE RATTLES GEYSERS AREA IN SONOMA COUNTY

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Seven people reported feeling the quake, according to USGS preliminary data. The Geysers area, home to the world's largest geothermal power plant, sits in a seismically active region where small-to-moderate quakes are not uncommon.

See also: MAGNITUDE 2.8 QUAKE RATTLES GEYSERS AREA IN SONOMA COUNTY · MAGNITUDE 2.8 QUAKE RATTLES GEYSERS AREA IN SONOMA COUNTY

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

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