M0.4 Depth: 13.0 km

M0.4 Earthquake near Luby, Karlovarský kraj (Czechia)

UTC time: 2026-01-19 07:48:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.4 earthquake was recorded near Luby, Karlovarský kraj (Czechia) on January 19, 2026 at 07:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

Magnitude

M0.4

Depth

13.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-19 07:48:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Czechia

State

Karlovarský kraj

City

Luby

County

SO ORP Cheb

Village

Luby

Source

emsc_de

Coordinates

50.26800, 12.41400

Temperature

-1.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

13 km

13 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.

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West Eifel Volcanic Field

Distance: 396 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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