1.8
Earthquake Details: 9 km NW of The Geysers, California, United States
Oct 21, 2026, 19:59:10
- Depth
- 0.85 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 21, 2026, 08:32 PM UTC
A magnitude 1.8 earthquake occurred on Oct 21, 2026 at 19:59:10. Epicenter: 9 km NW of The Geysers, California, United States. Reported depth: 0.85 km.
Tsunami information
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 21, 2026, 12:59:10 PDT
- UTC
- Oct 21, 2026, 19:59:10 UTC
0.85 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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Nearby major cities
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Agency measurements
Agencies may use different observations and magnitude scales, and initial estimates can change.
- USGSM 1.83
nc75452991
- Depth:
- 0.85 km
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 21, 2026, 08:32 PM UTC
Technical Details
Depth0.85 km
Significance52
Latitude38.8340
Longitude-122.8335
Event IDnc75452991
Magnitude1.8
Updated:Oct 21, 2026, 20:32:21 UTC
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Oct 21, 2026, 20:32 UTC.
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