Magnitude
M1.9
- Depth
- 4.9 km
- Source
- EMSC_DE
Karlovarský kraj · Milhostov
Country overviewCzechia · Karlovarský kraj
M1.9 Earthquake near Milhostov, Karlovarský kraj (Czechia)
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About this earthquake
On February 9, 2026 at 12:02 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Milhostov, Karlovarský kraj (Czechia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
Details
ID
636acf058fc464a17f2ce547a5bf5afb4ba77bf2
Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
4.9 km
UTC time
2026-02-09 12:02:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Milhostov
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
50.15900,
12.49800
Temperature
1.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4.9 km
4.9 km — close to the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 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
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Karlovy Vary Airport30.1 kmStraight-line distance
Czechia · KLV · LKKV
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 40 Catalogue entries
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