M1.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Habartov, Karlovarský kraj (Czechia)

UTC time: 2026-02-08 08:02:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Habartov, Karlovarský kraj (Czechia) on February 8, 2026 at 08:02 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-08 08:02:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Czechia

State

Karlovarský kraj

City

Habartov

County

SO ORP Sokolov

Village

Lítov

Source

emsc_de

Coordinates

50.15600, 12.51300

Temperature

6.9°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — close to the regional average (5.6 km)

Regional average: 5.6 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

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West Eifel Volcanic Field

Distance: 403 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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