M3.1 Depth: 1.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Chrzanów, Lesser Poland Voivodeship (Poland)

UTC time: 2026-07-09 08:27:13 UTC Local time:
M3.1 earthquake near Chrzanów on Jul 9, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near Chrzanów, Lesser Poland Voivodeship (Poland) · 2026-07-09 08:27:13 UTC

About this earthquake

On July 9, 2026 at 08:27 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Chrzanów, Lesser Poland Voivodeship (Poland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Poland: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 km
1 km — shallower 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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