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M2.1 Depth: 2.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Vogtland (German-Czech Border Region) (Czechia)

UTC time: 2025-12-10 16:25:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 10, 2025 at 16:25 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Vogtland (German-Czech Border Region) (Czechia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-10 16:25:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Czechia
City
Karlovarský kraj
Source
gfz
Coordinates
50.28000, 12.44000
Temperature
6.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 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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