Seismic Activity in Czech Republic
Over the past 30 days, there have been 2 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 4.2 event near 4 km WNW of Radwanice, Poland.
Earthquakes in Czech Republic
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M4.2
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Czech Republic
Over the past 30 days, Czech Republic has recorded 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 2 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 2 shallow (<70 km). 1 of the epicenters were offshore. 1 event produced at least one felt report, totalling 13 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. All 2 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.
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| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-08-12 2026-08-12 03:45:16 UTC | 4.2mb | 4 km WNW of Radwanice, Poland 51.585°, 15.889° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 12, 2026 at 03:45 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 4 km WNW of Radwanice, Poland. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Czech Republic over the past 30 days. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-23 2026-07-23 23:59:07 UTC | 4.2mb | 1 km E of Schottwien, Austria 47.657°, 15.889° | 10.0 km | 13 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded 1 km E of Schottwien, Austria on July 23, 2026 at 23:59 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
Legend:
Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)
Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports
MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)
Alert: PAGER alert level
Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)
Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist
Click any row to see additional technical details.
Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days2
2026 (M2.5+)9
Largest (30 Days)
M4.2
4 km WNW of Radwanice, Poland
2026-08-12
Largest in 2026
M4.9
2 km W of Polkowice, Poland
2026-07-11
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
About Czech Republic
The Czech Republic experiences earthquake swarms in the Vogtland/West Bohemia region, likely related to deep fluid movement in the crust.
Czech Republic Earthquakes 2026
In 2026, Czech Republic has recorded 9 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Czech Republic in 2026 was a magnitude 4.9 event near Polkowice, Poland.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many earthquakes occur in Czech Republic?
In the past 30 days, 2 earthquakes have been recorded in the Czech Republic region.
What was the biggest recent earthquake in Czech Republic?
The largest recent earthquake in the Czech Republic area was a magnitude 4.2 event that occurred 4 km WNW of Radwanice, Poland.
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