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4.1 Quake Strikes Geysers Area; 2.9 Aftershock Follows in North Bay

The geothermal field is known for frequent small earthquakes.

Overview

  • The USGS confirmed a shallow magnitude 4.1 earthquake at 9:22 a.m. near the Geysers after an initial 3.9 estimate was revised.
  • A magnitude 2.9 temblor followed at 9:23 a.m., and several smaller aftershocks were recorded afterward.
  • Officials reported no immediate damage or injuries as monitoring continued.
  • Shaking was reported across parts of the Bay Area, including San Francisco, Novato and Napa, according to USGS community responses.
  • The epicenter was in Sonoma County’s Geysers region, a seismically active geothermal area that frequently registers shallow quakes.