M0.9 Depth: 10.5 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Nový Kostel, Karlovarský kraj (Czechia)

UTC time: 2025-12-25 20:26:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Nový Kostel, Karlovarský kraj (Czechia) on December 25, 2025 at 20:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

Magnitude

M0.9

Depth

10.5 km

UTC time

2025-12-25 20:26:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Czechia

State

Karlovarský kraj

City

Nový Kostel

County

okres Cheb

Village

Nový Kostel

Source

emsc_de

Coordinates

50.22700, 12.46000

Temperature

-5.2°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

10.5 km

10.5 km — deeper 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: 399 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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