M2.8 Depth: 2.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near CZECH REPUBLIC (Czechia)

UTC time: 2025-12-10 23:44:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near CZECH REPUBLIC (Czechia) on December 10, 2025 at 23:44 UTC. 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

2.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-10 23:44:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Czechia

City

Karlovarský kraj

Source

emsc

Coordinates

50.26500, 12.43100

Temperature

6.4°C

Map

Depth profile

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

Volcanoes nearby

West Eifel Volcanic Field

Distance: 397 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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