M2.1 Depth: 7.5 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Luby, Karlovarský kraj (Czechia)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 04:27:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 2, 2026 at 04:27 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Luby, Karlovarský kraj (Czechia). With a focal depth of about 8 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

M2.1

Depth

7.5 km

UTC time

2026-01-02 04:27:23 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Czechia

State

Karlovarský kraj

City

Luby

County

SO ORP Cheb

Village

Luby

Source

emsc_de

Coordinates

50.26100, 12.45400

Temperature

-0.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7.5 km

7.5 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: 399 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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