M2.1 Depth: 4.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Vogtland (German-Czech Border Region) (Czechia)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 14:27:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 2, 2026 at 14:27 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Vogtland (German-Czech Border Region) (Czechia). With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

4.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-02 14:27:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Czechia

City

Karlovarský kraj

Source

gfz

Coordinates

50.27000, 12.44000

Temperature

-4.0°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

4 km

4 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: 398 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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