M4.4 Depth: 1.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Turów, województwo dolnośląskie (Poland)

UTC time: 2026-05-03 18:38:46 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Turów, województwo dolnośląskie (Poland) on May 3, 2026 at 18:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 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. Poland: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 km
1 km — shallower than 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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