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M1.9 Depth: 1.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Czech and Slovak Republics (Poland)

UTC time: 2025-08-21 16:18:43 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-21 16:18:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Poland
City
województwo śląskie
Source
gfz
Coordinates
49.98000, 18.76000
Temperature
18.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 km
1 km — shallower than the regional average (8.1 km)
Regional average: 8.1 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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