Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 2.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Lower Silesian Voivodeship · Komorniki
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M2.6 Earthquake near Komorniki, Lower Silesian Voivodeship (Poland)
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About this earthquake
On August 19, 2026 at 02:25 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Komorniki, Lower Silesian Voivodeship (Poland). With a focal depth of about 2 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.
Details
ID
e032a0a3a517188f8538954ee8ece485922f6169
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-19 02:25:03 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
Komorniki
Source
emsc
Coordinates
51.53600,
16.12400
Temperature
14.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
2 km
2 km — shallower than the regional average (7.5 km)
Regional average: 7.5 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
Lower Silesian Voivodeship
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 64 Catalogue entries
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