M2.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Jastrzębie-Zdrój, województwo śląskie (Poland)

UTC time: 2026-05-16 11:36:52 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 16, 2026 at 11:36 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Jastrzębie-Zdrój, województwo śląskie (Poland). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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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 (8.3 km)
Regional average: 8.3 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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