2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA — January 4, 2026

2026-01-04 20:28:45 UTC (2026-01-04) · approx. 12:28 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.2(md)
Time20:28 UTC≈ 12:28 PM UTC-8
Depth2.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.824°, -122.810°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.82°, -122.81°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 md
Depth
2.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.8240°N
-122.8097°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75290926
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
76
Stations Used
41
Azimuthal Gap
44.0°
Min Station Distance
0.001°
RMS Residual
0.05 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-04 21:22:20 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75290926). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 4, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA — January 4, 2026. Retrieved January 4, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75290926/