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M2.6 Depth: 1.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Gilowice, Silesian Voivodeship (Poland)

UTC time: 2025-01-14 17:51:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 14, 2025 at 17:51 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Gilowice, Silesian Voivodeship (Poland). With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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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.

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