Magnitude
M2.1
- Depth
- 15.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Ócsa
Country overviewHungary
M2.1 Earthquake near HUNGARY (Hungary)
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About this earthquake
On October 16, 2025 at 17:17 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near HUNGARY (Hungary). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
15 km
15 km — close to the regional average (16.9 km)
Regional average: 16.9 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport21.1 kmStraight-line distance
Hungary · BUD · LHBP
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-22
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Hungary
Context for this earthquake
22 Sep 2025 – 22 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 9 Catalogue entries
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