Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 4.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Lower Silesian Voivodeship · Modła
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M3.2 Earthquake near Modła, Lower Silesian Voivodeship (Poland)
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About this earthquake
On August 14, 2026 at 07:24 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Modła, Lower Silesian Voivodeship (Poland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
2ef06e233a78ed191d1c83532307d7c4ddda1995
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
4.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-14 07:24:05 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
Modła
Source
emsc
Coordinates
51.62750,
16.05050
Temperature
21.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4.7 km
4.7 km — close to the regional average (7.5 km)
Regional average: 7.5 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
Poland
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 66 Catalogue entries
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