M2.6 Depth: 4.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Germany (Czechia)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 17:44:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 1, 2026 at 17:44 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Germany (Czechia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

4.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-01 17:44:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Czechia

City

Karlovarský kraj

Source

gfz

Coordinates

50.26000, 12.46000

Temperature

-2.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

4 km

4 km — close to 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: 399 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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