M2.5 Depth: 2.4 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Karviná, Moravskoslezský kraj (Czechia)

UTC time: 2026-02-28 12:45:53 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Karviná, Moravskoslezský kraj (Czechia) on February 28, 2026 at 12:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 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.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.4 km
Shallow
2.4 km
2.4 km — shallower than the regional average (5.6 km)
Regional average: 5.6 km
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Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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