Quake Alert: The Geysers Shake Things Up with a 4.1 Jolt!

Early risers in Northern California felt the ground shake beneath their feet this morning when a magnitude 4.1 earthquake hit near The Geysers at 7:08 a.m. The quake, which struck just a mile north-northwest of the geothermal area, was recorded at a shallow depth of 1.3 miles. While residents around the epicenter experienced moderate shaking, those as far away as Santa Rosa and Clearlake reported lighter tremors.

Just when people thought the coastline could catch their breath, an aftershock rolled in a minute later, measuring 2.8 on the Richter scale. It seems the earth had a little extra excitement planned today! This double shake-up serves as a reminder of nature’s unpredictable ways in California, a state where residents know well to keep a sturdy pair of shoes handy and their snack cabinets stocked in case of surprises. At least it wasn’t a coffee spill that got the morning rush going!