Latest earthquakes near Czech Republic today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Czech Republic, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Czech Republic? If an earthquake is happening right now near Czech Republic (also known as Česko), it will show up within minutes.
Czech Republic Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 73 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Czech Republic in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 7 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Czech Republic in 2023. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Czech Republic that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Czech Republic in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Czech Republic during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 71 | 97.26% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 2.74% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Czech Republic
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Czech Republic occurred on Oct 9, 2023 20:23 local time (Europe/Prague timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 266 kilometers (165 mi) east-southeast of Ostrava, at a depth of 7 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Czech Republic in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Czech Republic in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Czech Republic.
Earthquakes by region of Czech Republic
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Czech Republic.
- Central Bohemia (Kraj środkowoczeski)
- Hlavní město Praha (Praga)
- Jihočeský kraj (Kraj południowoczeski)
- Karlovarský kraj
- Královéhradecký kraj
- Liberecký kraj
- Moravskoslezský
- Olomoucký
- Pardubický
- Plzeňský kraj
- South Moravian (Kraj południowomorawski)
- Vysočina
- Zlín (Zlínský)
- Ústecký kraj
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Czech Republic.
When was the last earthquake in Czech Republic?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Czech Republic on the afternoon of February 14, 2026 at 13:06 local time (Europe/Prague). The center of this earthquake was located 84km east-northeast of Ostrava at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Czech Republic in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Czech Republic?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Czech Republic on the evening of October 9, 2023 at 20:23 local time (Europe/Prague). The center of this earthquake was located 266km east-southeast of Ostrava at a depth of 7km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Czech Republic since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Czech Republic?
In the past 10 years, 73 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Czech Republic. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 50 days.
