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M3.1 Depth: 1.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Biała, województwo dolnośląskie (Poland)

UTC time: 2026-01-21 17:11:46 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near Biała on Jan 21, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near Biała, województwo dolnośląskie (Poland) · 2026-01-21 17:11:46 UTC

About this earthquake

On January 21, 2026 at 17:11 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Biała, województwo dolnośląskie (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 magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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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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