Latest earthquakes near Kraków, Lesser Poland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kraków, Lesser Poland, Poland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kraków? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kraków, it will show up within minutes.
Kraków Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kraków, Lesser Poland in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kraków in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Kraków 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 | 7 | 87.5% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 12.5% |
| 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 Kraków
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kraków 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 Kraków in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kraków, Lesser 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 Kraków.
Nearest earthquakes from Kraków
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kraków, Lesser Poland. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kraków.
When was the last earthquake in Kraków, Lesser Poland?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kraków on the afternoon of May 7, 2024 at 14:00 local time (Europe/Warsaw). The center of this earthquake was located 58km west-northwest of Kraków at a depth of 1km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kraków, Lesser Poland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kraków, Lesser Poland?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kraków 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 Kraków since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kraków, Lesser Poland?
In the past 10 years, 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kraków. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 456 days.
