Magnitude 0.36 Earthquake Struck 3 km NW of The Geysers, CA on October 31, 2024 10:54:10

Last Updated: 2024-10-31 11:17:19

On October 31, 2024 10:54:10 an earthquake with magnitude of 0.36 on the richter scale hit 3 km NW of The Geysers, CA. The earthquake originated at a depth of approximately 3.6099998950958 kilometers below the Earth's surface on longitude -122.785Β° and latitude 38.798Β°. According to documented reports people felt the earth quake, No tsunami was triggered due to the earthquake.

Magnitude & Depth

The earthquake that appeared on October 31, 2024 10:54:10 had a magnitude of 0.36 on the richter scale.

Shallow earthquakes are considered between 0 and 70 km deep, while intermediate earthquakes range from 70 - 300 km deep and deep earthquakes are between 300 - 700 km deep.

Are shallow earthquakes more destructive?

Shallow quakes generally tend to be more damaging than deeper quakes. Seismic waves from deep quakes have to travel farther to the surface, losing energy along the way.

Nearby Cities and Towns

The nearest significant population center is Cobb in California, United States, located 6 kilometers or 3 miles β†— NE of the earthquake's epicenter. Other cities in close proximity include Middletown (California, United States) located 15 km (9 mi) β†’ E and Clear Lake Riviera (California, United States) located 18 km (11 mi) ↑ N of the epicenter.

In total, we found 61 cities in our database that might have been impacted by the earthquake.

Distance Direction City State Country
6 km (3 mi) β†— NE Cobb California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
15 km (9 mi) β†’ E Middletown California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
18 km (11 mi) ↑ N Clear Lake Riviera California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
19 km (12 mi) β†— NE Lower Lake California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
19 km (12 mi) β†— NE Hidden Valley Lake California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
20 km (12 mi) ← W Cloverdale California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
20 km (12 mi) β†– NW Kelseyville California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
22 km (14 mi) β†– NW Soda Bay California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
22 km (13 mi) ↑ N Clearlake California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
22 km (13 mi) ↓ S Healdsburg California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
27 km (16 mi) ↑ N Clearlake Oaks California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
28 km (17 mi) ↓ S Windsor California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
29 km (18 mi) β†– NW Lakeport California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
30 km (18 mi) β†˜ SE Calistoga California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
31 km (19 mi) β†˜ SE Larkfield-Wikiup California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
32 km (20 mi) ↓ S Sonoma County California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
33 km (21 mi) β†– NW North Lakeport California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
33 km (20 mi) ↑ N Lake County California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
36 km (22 mi) β†– NW Nice California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
37 km (23 mi) ↓ S Forestville California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
37 km (23 mi) ↓ S Guerneville California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
38 km (23 mi) β†’ E Angwin California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
40 km (25 mi) ↓ S Graton California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
40 km (25 mi) β†˜ SE Santa Rosa California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
41 km (25 mi) ↓ S Monte Rio California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
42 km (26 mi) β†˜ SE Saint Helena California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
42 km (26 mi) β†˜ SE Roseland California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
42 km (26 mi) β†– NW Upper Lake California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
44 km (27 mi) ↓ S Sebastopol California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
44 km (27 mi) ↓ S Camp Meeker California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
45 km (28 mi) ↓ S Occidental California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
47 km (29 mi) β†˜ SE Kenwood California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
49 km (30 mi) β†– NW Talmage California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
51 km (32 mi) β†˜ SE Rohnert Park California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
52 km (32 mi) β†˜ SE Cotati California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
53 km (33 mi) β†– NW Ukiah California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
55 km (34 mi) ← W Boonville California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
55 km (34 mi) β†˜ SE Eldridge California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
56 km (35 mi) ↓ S Bodega Bay California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
56 km (35 mi) β†˜ SE Penngrove California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
57 km (35 mi) β†˜ SE Yountville California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
58 km (36 mi) ↙ SW Sea Ranch California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
59 km (37 mi) β†˜ SE Boyes Hot Springs California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
59 km (36 mi) β†˜ SE Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
61 km (38 mi) β†˜ SE El Verano California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
63 km (39 mi) β†– NW Redwood Valley California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
63 km (39 mi) β†˜ SE Sonoma California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
64 km (39 mi) β†˜ SE Temelec California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
64 km (39 mi) β†˜ SE Petaluma California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
77 km (48 mi) ↓ S Inverness California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
79 km (49 mi) β†˜ SE Black Point-Green Point California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
79 km (49 mi) β†˜ SE Novato California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
82 km (51 mi) β†˜ SE Marin County California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
86 km (53 mi) β†˜ SE Lucas Valley-Marinwood California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
87 km (54 mi) β†˜ SE Lagunitas-Forest Knolls California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
88 km (54 mi) β†˜ SE Woodacre California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
89 km (55 mi) β†˜ SE Sleepy Hollow California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
91 km (57 mi) β†˜ SE Fairfax California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
91 km (57 mi) β†˜ SE Santa Venetia California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
93 km (58 mi) β†˜ SE San Anselmo California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
94 km (58 mi) β†˜ SE San Rafael California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States

Nearby Power Plants

We found a total 26 utility-scale power plants in the vecinity of the earthquakes epicenter. The closest being Sonoma California Geothermal Geothermal power plant, located 2 kilometers (1 miles) β†’ E from the epicenter.

Distance Direction Power Plant Type Capacity
2 km (1 mi) β†’ E Sonoma California Geothermal Geothermal 78.0 MW
3 km (2 mi) β†’ E Calistoga Power Plant Geothermal 176.4 MW
4 km (2 mi) β†’ E Geysers Unit 5-20 Geothermal 1163.0 MW
4 km (2 mi) ↑ N Bottle Rock Power Geothermal 55.0 MW
7 km (4 mi) β†’ E Geothermal 1 Geothermal 110.0 MW
8 km (5 mi) β†’ E Geothermal 2 Geothermal 110.0 MW
9 km (5 mi) ← W Aidlin Geothermal Power Plant Geothermal 25.0 MW
16 km (10 mi) ↙ SW ASTI Solar 1.0 MW
20 km (12 mi) ↙ SW Cloverdale Solar Center Solar 1.0 MW
20 km (12 mi) ↙ SW Cloverdale Solar I Solar 1.5 MW
21 km (13 mi) ↙ SW Warm Springs Hydro Project Hydro 2.7 MW
23 km (14 mi) β†— NE Clear Lake Hydro Project Hydro 2.5 MW
37 km (23 mi) β†˜ SE Sonoma County Fuel Cell Gas 1.4 MW
37 km (22 mi) β†˜ SE Santa Rosa Junior College Petaluma Solar Solar 1.2 MW
37 km (23 mi) ↑ N Indian Valley Dam Hydro Project Hydro 2.9 MW
41 km (25 mi) β†˜ SE Beringer Solar 1.2 MW
47 km (29 mi) β†˜ SE Laguna Water Reclamation Facility Biomass 4.4 MW
55 km (34 mi) β†˜ SE Sonoma Central Landfill Phase I Waste 3.2 MW
55 km (34 mi) β†˜ SE Sonoma Central Landfill Phase II Waste 3.2 MW
55 km (34 mi) β†˜ SE Sonoma Central Landfill Phase III Waste 1.6 MW
56 km (34 mi) β†– NW Lake Mendocino Hydro 3.5 MW
67 km (42 mi) β†˜ SE Stage Gulch Solar Solar 1.0 MW
67 km (42 mi) β†˜ SE Lavio Solar Solar 1.0 MW
69 km (43 mi) β†– NW Potter Valley Hydro 9.4 MW
73 km (45 mi) β†˜ SE Waste Mangement Redwood LFGTE Waste 4.0 MW
76 km (47 mi) β†˜ SE Cottonwood Solar LLC Cottonwood Carport Solar 1.0 MW

Power Plants & Risks During Earthquakes

We found 6 types of power plants in the vecinity of the magnitude 0.36 earthquake that struck 3 km NW of The Geysers, CA on October 31, 2024 10:54:10. These types were Geothermal power plants, Gas power plants, Biomass power plants, Hydro power plants, Solar power plants, Waste power plants, below you find information how each type of power plant can pose a risk to you as a person or the ecosytem around you.

None of this information should be used as guidence in an event of an emergency, but rather as additional references to information provided by national, state and local authorities.

Hydropower

Hydropower plants are generally considered as safe in many aspects, but when it comes to severe earthquakes they pose a substantial risk that can manifest in the form of dam faliours, landslides and grave impacts on surrounding ecosystems.

Dam Failure

The most significant risk is the potential failure of the dam that holds the water reservoir. Severe ground shaking can damage or breach the dam, leading to downstream flooding and as a result endangering people and wildlife living downstream. Such an event can also have severe impact on key infrastructure that cascades through society.

Landslides

Earthquakes can trigger landslides in the areas surrounding hydropower plants, potentially damaging infrastructure and causing harm to nearby communities.

Damage to Aquatic Ecosystems

Both landslide and dam failures can have a severe impact on upstream and downstream aquatic wildlife, ecosystem and groundwater, resulting in longterm risks for people and industires living and operating in areas near the water supply.

To mitigate these risks, engineering and construction standards for hydropower plants often include earthquake-resistant designs. These designs incorporate measures such as flexible foundations, strengthened dam structures, and advanced monitoring systems to detect early signs of stress. Additionally, emergency plans and evacuation procedures should be in place to protect personnel and downstream communities in the event of a severe earthquake.

Gas Power

Gas power plants can pose significant risks to people and the environment in their vicinity during earthquakes.

Gas Leaks and Fires

Gas power plants rely on natural gas, which can leak from pipelines and equipment when damaged by seismic activity. These leaks can lead to fires and explosions, endangering people in the plant's vicinity.

Impact on Air Quality

Gas power plants emit pollutants, and fires caused by gas leaks during an earthquake can release harmful substances into the air. This can pose health risks to nearby residents.

Environmental Impact

Gas leaks can also harm the local environment, potentially contaminating soil and water sources.

To mitigate these risks, most modern gas power plants have robust safety measures in place, including gas leak detection systems, emergency response plans, and communication protocols to alert nearby communities in case of an incident. Additionally, local authorities should conduct risk assessments and ensure that emergency services are well-prepared to respond to potential hazards posed by gas power plants during earthquakes.

Solar Power

Solar power plants generally pose fewer risks compared to conventional power plants that use fossil fuels or nuclear energy. However, they are not without their own set of potential risks and challenges. Below you can find some of the risks associated with solar power plants in an event of a severe earthquake.

Environmental Impact

The production of solar panels involves the use of various materials, including rare metals and chemicals. Severe earthquakes could potentially introduce these into the ecosystems of their location.

Fire Risk

Although the solar panels themselves are not typically a fire hazard, electrical components like inverters and batterises that store the electricity can pose a risk. Electrical malfunctions or faults can lead to fires, especially in poorly maintained systems in an event of a severe earthquake, and thus pose a longterm risk for the local ecosystem.

Overall, the mitigation of risks associated with utility-scale solar power plants involves a combination of technological advancements, sustainable practices, regulatory adherence, and ongoing monitoring and maintenance.

Geothermal Power

Geothermal power plants, which harness the Earth's internal heat for electricity generation, can pose certain risks during earthquakes, but they are generally considered to be low-risk when compared to other types of power plants such as nuclear facilities.

Surface Instability

Severe ground shaking during an earthquake can cause surface instability, potentially leading to landslides, subsidence, or ground rupture near the geothermal power plant. This may affect infrastructure, access roads, and nearby ecosystems.

Release of Harmful Gases

Utility-scale geothermal reservoirs may contain naturally occurring gases, including hydrogen sulfide (H2S). Seismic activity could potentially release these gases into the atmosphere, posing health risks to nearby communities if not properly managed.

Damage to Wells and Piping

Geothermal power plants rely on wells and piping systems to extract hot water or steam from the Earth's crust. Earthquake-induced ground movement can damage or rupture these wells and pipelines, disrupting the power generation process.

The geothermal power industry places a strong emphasis on safety and works closely with regulatory authorities to ensure that geothermal energy is generated with minimal risk to people and the environment, especially in earthquake-prone regions of the world.

Biomass Power

Biomass power plants, which generate electricity by burning organic materials like wood, agricultural residues, or waste, can pose certain risks during earthquakes. While biomass power plants are generally considered less hazardous than some other types of power generation facilities, yet there are still potential risks to be aware of.

Fire Risk

One of the primary risks associated with biomass power plants during earthquakes is the potential for fires. The shaking during an earthquake can damage electrical systems, equipment, and fuel storage, which may lead to electrical faults and fires.

Fuel Handling

Earthquakes can disrupt the fuel handling systems in a biomass plant, potentially causing spills or accidents related to the storage and transportation of biomass feedstock.

It's important to note that the specific risks associated with biomass power plants can vary based on factors such as plant size, location, and design. The biomass power industry prioritizes safety and works closely with regulatory authorities to ensure that biomass energy is generated with minimal risk to people and the environment, even in earthquake-prone regions.

Data Information

Information found on this page is a derivative set, based on sources mentioned below.

Data Sources

We aggregate and combine data from USGS (United States Geographical Survey) and the EMSC (European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre). This allow us to get near real-time and historical earthquake data dating back to the year 1950.

Disclaimer

Information or data found on this page should not be used for, or as an early warning system. It is intended as an historical reference or near real-time complementary information to offical and governmental sources. In an event of an emergency it is important closely monitor and follow advice from national, state and local authorities.

Magnitude 0.36 Earthquake Struck 3 km NW of The Geysers, CA on October 31, 2024 10:54:10
Date and Time
2024-10-31 10:54:10 (UTC)
Magnitude
0.36 Magnitude (richter scle)
Depth
3.6099998950958 km
Reports
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