Latest earthquakes near Legnica, Lower Silesia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Legnica, Lower Silesia, Poland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Legnica? If an earthquake is happening right now near Legnica, it will show up within minutes.
Legnica Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 67 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Legnica, Lower Silesia 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 Legnica in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Legnica 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 | 66 | 98.51% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.49% |
| 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 Legnica
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Legnica occurred on Jul 8, 2020 07:19 local time (Europe/Warsaw timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 40 kilometers (25 mi) north of Legnica, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Legnica in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Legnica, Lower Silesia 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 Legnica.
Nearest earthquakes from Legnica
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Legnica, Lower Silesia. 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 Legnica.
When was the last earthquake in Legnica, Lower Silesia?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Legnica 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 Legnica, Lower Silesia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Legnica, Lower Silesia?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Legnica on the morning of July 8, 2020 at 07:19 local time (Europe/Warsaw). The center of this earthquake was located 40km north of Legnica at a depth of 5km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Legnica since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Legnica, Lower Silesia?
In the past 10 years, 67 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Legnica. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 54 days.
