San Andreas Fault Triggers Magnitude 4.3 Earthquake in Sonoma County
Thursday, 12 September 2024, 11:30
San Andreas Fault Activity Leads to Earthquake
On Saturday morning, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck near Geysers in Sonoma County at 7:30 a.m. This earthquake, linked to the San Andreas Fault, was centered just west of the Lake County line and approximately 13.2 miles northeast of Healdsburg, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey.
Aftershocks Felt in Lake County
Shortly after the initial earthquake, residents felt a magnitude 3.9 aftershock at 7:31 a.m., occurring just a mile away in Lake County. Another smaller quake of magnitude 2.5 followed shortly after.
- No significant power outages were reported in the region.
- PG&E's outage map confirmed stability in supply.
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