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M3.1 Depth: 6.9 km

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

UTC time: 2026-05-03 18:38:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Zabiele, Lower Silesian Voivodeship (Poland) on May 3, 2026 at 18:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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 data is provided by GEUS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Poland: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.9 km
Shallow
6.9 km
6.9 km — close to the regional average (8.3 km)
Regional average: 8.3 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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