Latest earthquakes near Lesser Poland, Poland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lesser Poland, Poland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lesser Poland? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lesser Poland (also known as Województwo małopolskie), it will show up within minutes.
Lesser Poland Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lesser Poland, Poland in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Lesser Poland in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Lesser Poland during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 6 | 85.71% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 14.29% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Lesser Poland
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lesser Poland occurred on Oct 9, 2023 20:23 local time (Europe/Warsaw timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 171 kilometers (106 mi) south-east of Kraków, at a depth of 7 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Lesser Poland in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Lesser Poland, Poland in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Lesser Poland.
Earthquakes by city in Lesser Poland
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Lesser Poland, Poland.
Use this regional Lesser Poland earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Nowy Sącz, Chrzanów, Oświęcim, Olkusz, Nowy Targ, Bochnia, Gorlice, Zakopane, Skawina, Andrychów, Kęty, Wadowice, Trzebinia, Wieliczka, Libiąż, Myślenice and Brzesko.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Lesser Poland.
When was the last earthquake in Lesser Poland, Poland?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Lesser Poland on the night of February 3, 2026 at 03:30 local time (Europe/Warsaw). The center of this earthquake was located 94km west-northwest of Kraków at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lesser Poland, Poland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lesser Poland, Poland?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Lesser Poland on the evening of October 9, 2023 at 20:23 local time (Europe/Warsaw). The center of this earthquake was located 171km south-east of Kraków at a depth of 7km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Lesser Poland since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lesser Poland, Poland?
In the past 10 years, 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lesser Poland. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 521 days.
