M2.4 Depth: 7.9 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Jaworzno, województwo śląskie (Poland)

UTC time: 2026-02-26 12:08:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Jaworzno, województwo śląskie (Poland) on February 26, 2026 at 12:08 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.4

Depth

7.9 km

UTC time

2026-02-26 12:08:01 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Poland

State

województwo śląskie

City

Jaworzno

Source

emsc

Coordinates

50.19630, 19.28000

Temperature

7.0°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

7.9 km

7.9 km — close to 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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