Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 1.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Silesian Voivodeship · Gilowice
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M2.6 Earthquake near Gilowice, Silesian Voivodeship (Poland)
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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.
Details
ID
6b23583fdec678865ec115fb9e5a27aa0b7db738
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-14 17:51:17 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Gilowice
Source
emsc
Coordinates
50.00100,
19.09060
Depth profile
Shallow
1 km
1 km — shallower than 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
Felt reports
1felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Jan 15, 2025, 11:21 AM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
Silesian Voivodeship
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 38 Catalogue entries
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