Minor Earthquake ● Closed

M2.8 Earthquake — 3 km ENE of The Geysers, CA

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Magnitude 2.8 earthquake 3 km ENE of The Geysers, CA at a depth of 1.3 km, recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Measurements

MagnitudeM2.8
Depth1.3 km
Coordinates38.7842, -122.7257
Region3 km ENE of The Geysers, CA
Felt Reports4
Tsunami Flag0

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