M2.3 Depth: 2.6 km

M2.3 Earthquake near CZECH REPUBLIC (Czechia)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 02:12:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 2, 2026 at 02:12 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near CZECH REPUBLIC (Czechia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.3

Depth

2.6 km

UTC time

2026-01-02 02:12:19 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Czechia

City

Karlovarský kraj

Source

emsc

Coordinates

50.26500, 12.46500

Temperature

-2.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

2.6 km

2.6 km — shallower 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: 400 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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