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M2.0 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Ruda Śląska, Silesian Voivodeship (Poland)

UTC time: 2026-08-27 06:29:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 27, 2026 at 06:29 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Ruda Śląska, Silesian Voivodeship (Poland). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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0 km — shallower than the regional average (7.8 km)
Regional average: 7.8 km
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Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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