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M2.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Milhostov, Karlovarský kraj (Czechia)

UTC time: 2026-02-08 14:50:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 8, 2026 at 14:50 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Milhostov, Karlovarský kraj (Czechia). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-08 14:50:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Czechia
State
Karlovarský kraj
City
Milhostov
County
SO ORP Cheb
Village
Milhostov
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
50.14400, 12.46600
Temperature
1.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
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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