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USGSOctober 20, 2026

M2.5 earthquake, 2 km NW of The Geysers, CA

A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded 2 km NW of The Geysers, CA at a depth of 0 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 10,145th earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more the USGS located in and near the U.S. in 2026, against 12,608 a year on average in 2016-2025.

M2.5

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
2 km NW of The Geysers, CA
State
California
Magnitude
2.5 (duration magnitude)
Depth
0.5 km
Time
2026-10-20 16:23:04 UTC
Felt reports
1 people told the USGS they felt it (strongest reported intensity 2)
Status
automatic solution (may be revised)
Epicentre
38.787, -122.772
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

Warnings and earthquakes in CaliforniaEarthquakes, October 2026

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