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M2.3 Depth: 25.4 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Chocianowiec, Lower Silesian Voivodeship (Poland)

UTC time: 2025-12-08 05:31:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Chocianowiec, Lower Silesian Voivodeship (Poland) on December 8, 2025 at 05:31 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 25 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.4 km
Shallow
25.4 km
25.4 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.

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