Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 6.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
województwo dolnośląskie · Szklary Górne
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M2.8 Earthquake near Szklary Górne, województwo dolnośląskie (Poland)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Szklary Górne, województwo dolnośląskie (Poland) on May 14, 2026 at 20:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Poland: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.
Details
ID
78fb4b46e172a5ba7bfdca6102ea51fb3e0caf68
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-14 20:34:07 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Szklary Górne
Source
emsc
Coordinates
51.47000,
16.13000
Temperature
9.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6 km
6 km — close to 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
województwo dolnośląskie
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 87 Catalogue entries
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Country (24h)
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