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M4.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 3 km NW of Grębocice, Poland (Poland)

UTC time: 2025-10-21 15:35:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 3 km NW of Grębocice, Poland (Poland) on October 21, 2025 at 15:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-21 15:35:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Poland
City
województwo dolnośląskie
Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.61740, 16.12950
Temperature
11.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (8.4 km)
Regional average: 8.4 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

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