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M2.9 Depth: 1.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Poland (Poland)

UTC time: 2025-12-09 16:34:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Poland (Poland) on December 9, 2025 at 16:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 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 GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-09 16:34:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Poland
City
województwo małopolskie
Source
gfz
Coordinates
50.13000, 19.32000
Temperature
5.6°C

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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.

Depth classes per USGS

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