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M4.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Polkowice, Lower Silesian Voivodeship (Poland)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 05:17:02 UTC Local time: —
M4.0 earthquake near Polkowice on Jul 18, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.0 Earthquake near Polkowice, Lower Silesian Voivodeship (Poland) · 2026-07-18 05:17:02 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Polkowice, Lower Silesian Voivodeship (Poland) on July 18, 2026 at 05:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS 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: 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.

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