Magnitude
M1.9
- Depth
- 1.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
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M1.9 Earthquake near Czech and Slovak Republics (Poland)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Czech and Slovak Republics (Poland) on August 21, 2025 at 16:18 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 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
ID
1415b5b3b800cd5f2fc7924a48fe73f04c52152c
Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-21 16:18:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
gfz
Coordinates
49.98000,
18.76000
Temperature
18.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1 km
1 km — shallower than the regional average (7.5 km)
Regional average: 7.5 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 55 Catalogue entries
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