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M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 4 km S of Polkowice, Poland (Poland)

UTC time: 2025-10-18 14:59:59 UTC Local time: —
M4.5 earthquake near województwo dolnośląskie on Oct 18, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.5 Earthquake near 4 km S of Polkowice, Poland (Poland) · 2025-10-18 14:59:59 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 4 km S of Polkowice, Poland (Poland) on October 18, 2025 at 14:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-18 14:59:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Poland
City
województwo dolnośląskie
Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.46850, 16.06230
Temperature
4.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to 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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