Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 6.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Lower Silesian Voivodeship · Dąbrowa
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M2.6 Earthquake near Dąbrowa, Lower Silesian Voivodeship (Poland)
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About this earthquake
On September 16, 2026 at 03:47 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Dąbrowa, Lower Silesian Voivodeship (Poland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Details
ID
2c6d3cd92369758728ab3411ebcf52dc21932a3d
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-16 03:47:44 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
Dąbrowa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
51.49800,
16.17200
Temperature
11.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6 km
6 km — close to the regional average (7.8 km)
Regional average: 7.8 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
Lower Silesian Voivodeship
Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 57 Catalogue entries
Of 56 other entries for this area and period, 26 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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