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M2.3 Depth: 23.6 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Krzyżowa, Lower Silesian Voivodeship (Poland)

UTC time: 2025-08-04 04:00:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 4, 2025 at 04:00 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Krzyżowa, Lower Silesian Voivodeship (Poland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 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: 23.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23.6 km
Shallow
23.6 km
23.6 km — deeper 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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