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M2.1 Depth: 1.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Imielin, Silesian Voivodeship (Poland)

UTC time: 2025-01-14 06:35:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 14, 2025 at 06:35 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Imielin, 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.

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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.

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