M4.5 Depth: 9.4 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 1 km S of Rudna, Poland (Poland)

UTC time: 2025-09-12 00:42:10 UTC Local time:
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M4.5 Earthquake near 1 km S of Rudna, Poland (Poland) · 2025-09-12 00:42:10 UTC

About this earthquake

On September 12, 2025 at 00:42 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 1 km S of Rudna, Poland (Poland). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
9.4 km
UTC time
2025-09-12 00:42:10 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.50050, 16.26600
Temperature
12.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.4 km
Shallow
9.4 km
9.4 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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