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M4.3 Depth: 3.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Bądzów, województwo dolnośląskie (Poland)

UTC time: 2026-05-03 18:38:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 3, 2026 at 18:38 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Bądzów, województwo dolnośląskie (Poland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Poland: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 km — shallower than the regional average (8.3 km)
Regional average: 8.3 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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