M1.8 Depth: 12.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Milhostov, Karlovarský kraj (Czechia)

UTC time: 2026-02-17 09:44:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Milhostov, Karlovarský kraj (Czechia) on February 17, 2026 at 09:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 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

M1.8

Depth

12.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-17 09:44:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Czechia

State

Karlovarský kraj

City

Milhostov

County

SO ORP Cheb

Village

Milhostov

Source

emsc_de

Coordinates

50.15500, 12.47700

Temperature

-2.9°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

12 km

12 km — deeper than 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: 401 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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