Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Lower Silesian Voivodeship · Bądzów
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M3.1 Earthquake near Bądzów, Lower Silesian Voivodeship (Poland)
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About this earthquake
On August 12, 2026 at 03:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Bądzów, Lower Silesian Voivodeship (Poland). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by GFZ.
Details
ID
3771d049c7afb66698494e7840a42efe359cc5d6
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 03:45:16 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
Bądzów
Source
gfz
Coordinates
51.57000,
16.09000
Temperature
8.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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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