Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 4.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Lesser Poland Voivodeship · Wyskitna
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M1.7 Earthquake near Wyskitna, Lesser Poland Voivodeship (Poland)
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About this earthquake
On September 17, 2026 at 10:18 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Wyskitna, Lesser Poland Voivodeship (Poland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
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Details
ID
93750204609550af75bc94721dad95d0bb01dbcb
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-17 10:18:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
Wyskitna
Source
emsc
Coordinates
49.65390,
21.03300
Temperature
14.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4 km
4 km — shallower than the regional average (7.8 km)
Regional average: 7.8 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
Poland
Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 312 Catalogue entries
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