M3.5 Depth: 32.1 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Chocianowiec, Lower Silesian Voivodeship (Poland)

UTC time: 2025-10-18 14:59:58 UTC Local time:
M3.5 earthquake near Chocianowiec on Oct 18, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.5 Earthquake near Chocianowiec, Lower Silesian Voivodeship (Poland) · 2025-10-18 14:59:58 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Chocianowiec, Lower Silesian Voivodeship (Poland) on October 18, 2025 at 14:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 32 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 GEUS.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32.1 km
Shallow
32.1 km
32.1 km — deeper than the regional average (8.1 km)
Regional average: 8.1 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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