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M2.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Paniówki, Silesian Voivodeship (Poland)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 07:38:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 16, 2026 at 07:38 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Paniówki, Silesian Voivodeship (Poland). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Poland: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 07:38:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Poland
State
Silesian Voivodeship
City
Paniówki
County
Gliwice County
Village
Paniówki
Source
emsc
Coordinates
50.23130, 18.78930
Temperature
20.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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