Latest earthquakes near Silesia, Poland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Silesia, Poland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Silesia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Silesia (also known as Województwo śląskie), it will show up within minutes.
Silesia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 68 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of 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 Silesia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near 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 | 66 | 97.06% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 2.94% |
| 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 Silesia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Silesia occurred on Oct 9, 2023 20:23 local time (Europe/Warsaw timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 237 kilometers (147 mi) east-southeast of Katowice, at a depth of 7 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Silesia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-5 earthquake struck on Jul 8, 2020 07:19, 243 kilometers (151 mi) east-southeast of Katowice. It is the strongest earthquake near Silesia in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near 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 Silesia.
Earthquakes by city in Silesia
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Silesia, Poland.
- Bielsko-Biala (Bielsko-Biała)
- Bytom
- Chorzów
- Częstochowa
- Dąbrowa Górnicza
- Gliwice
- Katowice
- Ruda Śląska
- Rybnik
- Sosnowiec
- Tychy
- Zabrze
Use this regional Silesia earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Jaworzno, Jastrzębie Zdrój, Mysłowice, Siemianowice Śląskie, Żory, Tarnowskie Góry, Piekary Śląskie, Racibórz, Będzin, Świętochłowice, Zawiercie, Wodzisław Śląski, Knurów, Mikołów, Cieszyn, Czechowice-Dziedzice, Czeladź, Myszków, Żywiec, Czerwionka-Leszczyny and Pszczyna.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Silesia.
When was the last earthquake in Silesia, Poland?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Silesia on the morning of August 18, 2026 at 11:44 local time (Europe/Warsaw). The center of this earthquake was located 7km west of Rybnik at a depth of 1km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Silesia, Poland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Silesia, Poland?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Silesia on the morning of July 8, 2020 at 07:19 local time (Europe/Warsaw). The center of this earthquake was located 243km northwest of Katowice at a depth of 5km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Silesia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Silesia, Poland?
In the past 10 years, 68 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Silesia. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 54 days.
