M1.6 Depth: 10.3 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Kraslice, Karlovarský kraj (Czechia)

UTC time: 2025-12-18 14:25:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 18, 2025 at 14:25 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Kraslice, Karlovarský kraj (Czechia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

10.3 km

UTC time

2025-12-18 14:25:02 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Czechia

State

Karlovarský kraj

City

Kraslice

County

okres Sokolov

Source

emsc_de

Coordinates

50.26800, 12.44300

Temperature

-6.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10.3 km

10.3 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: 398 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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