Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
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M4.5 Earthquake near 4 km S of Polkowice, Poland (Poland)
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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
ID
690b2056f4431e331dbbb6132f5fbda4ae18c68b
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-18 14:59:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.46850,
16.06230
Temperature
4.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to the regional average (7.5 km)
Regional average: 7.5 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
Poland
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 66 Catalogue entries
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