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M4.1 Depth: 14.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Wiercień, Lower Silesian Voivodeship (Poland)

UTC time: 2026-05-03 18:38:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 3, 2026 at 18:38 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Wiercień, Lower Silesian Voivodeship (Poland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia. Poland: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 km — deeper than 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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