M2.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Tatenice, Pardubický kraj (Czechia)

UTC time: 2026-05-15 23:02:13 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 15, 2026 at 23:02 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Tatenice, Pardubický kraj (Czechia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — deeper than the regional average (5.6 km)
Regional average: 5.6 km
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Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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