Latest earthquakes near Lower Silesia, Poland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lower Silesia, Poland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lower Silesia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lower Silesia (also known as Województwo dolnośląskie), it will show up within minutes.
Lower Silesia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 68 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lower Silesia, Poland in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 6 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Lower Silesia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Lower Silesia 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 | 67 | 98.53% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.47% |
| 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 Lower Silesia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lower Silesia occurred on Jul 8, 2020 07:19 local time (Europe/Warsaw timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 75 kilometers (47 mi) north-west of Wrocław, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Lower Silesia in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Lower Silesia, 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 Lower Silesia.
Earthquakes by city in Lower Silesia
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Lower Silesia, Poland.
Use this regional Lower Silesia earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Jelenia Góra, Lubin, Głogów, Świdnica, Rejon placu Świętego Macieja, Bolesławiec, Oleśnica, Dzierżoniów, Zgorzelec, Oława, Bielawa, Rejon placu Grunwaldzkiego, Kłodzko, Nowa Ruda, Jawor, Świebodzice, Lubań, Kamienna Góra, Polkowice, Rejon ulicy Traugutta and Osiedle Kosmonautów.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Lower Silesia.
When was the last earthquake in Lower Silesia, Poland?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Lower Silesia on the night of May 18, 2024 at 05:31 local time (Europe/Warsaw). The center of this earthquake was located 28km north of Legnica at a depth of 2km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lower Silesia, Poland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lower Silesia, Poland?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Lower Silesia on the morning of July 8, 2020 at 07:19 local time (Europe/Warsaw). The center of this earthquake was located 75km northwest of Wrocław at a depth of 5km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Lower Silesia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lower Silesia, Poland?
In the past 10 years, 68 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lower Silesia. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 54 days.
