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M2.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Libiąż, Lesser Poland Voivodeship (Poland)

UTC time: 2026-08-27 14:11:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 27, 2026 at 14:11 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Libiąż, Lesser Poland Voivodeship (Poland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to the regional average (7.8 km)
Regional average: 7.8 km
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Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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