Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
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M4.2 Earthquake near Poland (Poland)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Poland (Poland) on May 19, 2025 at 03:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by GFZ.
Details
ID
eaab77f97f40c6711ed66481799fe9dabd3fcf72
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-19 03:46:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
gfz
Coordinates
51.48000,
16.25000
Temperature
8.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to 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
Poland
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 66 Catalogue entries
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