M1.9 Depth: 7.4 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Luby, Karlovarský kraj (Czechia)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 18:52:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Luby, Karlovarský kraj (Czechia) on January 1, 2026 at 18:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

7.4 km

UTC time

2026-01-01 18:52:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Czechia

State

Karlovarský kraj

City

Luby

County

SO ORP Cheb

Village

Luby

Source

emsc_de

Coordinates

50.25700, 12.44600

Temperature

1.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7.4 km

7.4 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.

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West Eifel Volcanic Field

Distance: 398 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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