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New Year Quakes Rattle Vogtland in Strongest Jolt Since 2018

Officials attribute the cluster to a long-running swarm near Luby at roughly 7.5 kilometers depth.

Overview

  • Five clearly felt earthquakes were confirmed on January 1, with magnitudes 3.2, 3.1, 2.7, 2.4 and 2.3.
  • The hypocenters were located about 7.5 kilometers deep in the border area near Luby/Nový Kostel.
  • Authorities describe these as the strongest earthquakes recorded in Saxony in several years, last exceeding 3.2 in 2018.
  • The events are part of a swarm active since late November, following an earlier burst of felt tremors around December 6.
  • Officials report no damage is expected, residents reported noticeable shaking, and monitoring continues with the possibility of further shocks.