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M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Bądzów, Lower Silesian Voivodeship (Poland)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 03:45:16 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near Bądzów on Aug 12, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near Bądzów, Lower Silesian Voivodeship (Poland) · 2026-08-12 03:45:16 UTC

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. Poland: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to the regional average (8 km)
Regional average: 8 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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