M1.9 Depth: 3.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Vogtland (German-Czech Border Region) (Czechia)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 14:29:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 2, 2026 at 14:29 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Vogtland (German-Czech Border Region) (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 GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

3.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-02 14:29:10 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Czechia

City

Karlovarský kraj

Source

gfz

Coordinates

50.27000, 12.44000

Temperature

-4.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

3 km

3 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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West Eifel Volcanic Field

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

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