M2.5 Depth: 11.8 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Milhostov, Karlovarský kraj (Czechia)

UTC time: 2026-02-08 09:42:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 8, 2026 at 09:42 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Milhostov, Karlovarský kraj (Czechia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

11.8 km

UTC time

2026-02-08 09:42:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Czechia

State

Karlovarský kraj

City

Milhostov

County

SO ORP Cheb

Village

Milhostov

Source

emsc_de

Coordinates

50.15500, 12.46500

Temperature

0.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11.8 km

11.8 km — deeper 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: 400 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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