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M1.5 Depth: 1.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Popovice (Czechia)

UTC time: 2026-08-11 09:18:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 11, 2026 at 09:18 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Popovice (Czechia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-11 09:18:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Czechia
City
Popovice
County
okres Benešov
Village
Popovice
Source
emsc
Coordinates
49.70800, 14.75100
Temperature
21.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 km
1 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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