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M2.4 Depth: 20.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Wierzbowa, Lower Silesian Voivodeship (Poland)

UTC time: 2025-01-25 16:03:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Wierzbowa, Lower Silesian Voivodeship (Poland) on January 25, 2025 at 16:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 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: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 km — deeper than the regional average (8.1 km)
Regional average: 8.1 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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