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M1.7 Depth: 30.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Żabice, Lower Silesian Voivodeship (Poland)

UTC time: 2025-05-08 22:27:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 8, 2025 at 22:27 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Żabice, Lower Silesian Voivodeship (Poland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by GEUS.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 km
30 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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