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M2.7 Depth: 2.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near POLAND (Poland)

UTC time: 2025-05-21 14:08:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 21, 2025 at 14:08 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near POLAND (Poland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-21 14:08:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Poland
City
województwo dolnośląskie
Source
emsc
Coordinates
51.51700, 16.22000
Temperature
19.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 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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