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M2.8 Depth: 2.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Germany (Czechia)

UTC time: 2025-12-10 09:58:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Germany (Czechia) on December 10, 2025 at 09:58 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-10 09:58:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Czechia
City
Karlovarský kraj
Source
gfz
Coordinates
50.27000, 12.44000
Temperature
8.2°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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  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 398 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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