Magnitude
M2.3
- Depth
- 1.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Lower Silesian Voivodeship · Kwielice
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M2.3 Earthquake near Kwielice, Lower Silesian Voivodeship (Poland)
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About this earthquake
On September 8, 2026 at 20:36 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Kwielice, Lower Silesian Voivodeship (Poland). 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 EMSC.
Details
ID
9e08bcd4269fd1ed6f016db1e50dfa5acd253dd0
Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-08 20:36:28 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
Kwielice
Source
emsc
Coordinates
51.59500,
16.13100
Temperature
19.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1 km
1 km — shallower than the regional average (7.7 km)
Regional average: 7.7 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
Lower Silesian Voivodeship
Context for this earthquake
14 Sep 2025 – 14 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 56 Catalogue entries
Of 55 other entries for this area and period, 41 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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