M2.3 Depth: 0.3 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Czerwionka-Leszczyny, Silesian Voivodeship (Poland)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 06:35:12 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Czerwionka-Leszczyny, Silesian Voivodeship (Poland) on July 27, 2026 at 06:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.3 km
Shallow
0.3 km
0.3 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.

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