Latest earthquakes near Bytom, Silesia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bytom, Silesia, Poland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bytom? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bytom, it will show up within minutes.
Bytom Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 67 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bytom, 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 Bytom in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Bytom 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 | 65 | 97.01% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 2.99% |
| 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 Bytom
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bytom occurred on Oct 9, 2023 20:23 local time (Europe/Warsaw timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 248 kilometers (154 mi) south-east of Bytom, at a depth of 7 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bytom in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-5 earthquake struck on Jul 8, 2020 07:19, 232 kilometers (144 mi) south-east of Bytom. It is the strongest earthquake near Bytom 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 Bytom, 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 Bytom.
Nearest earthquakes from Bytom
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bytom, 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 Bytom.
When was the last earthquake in Bytom, Silesia?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Bytom on the afternoon of January 9, 2026 at 15:38 local time (Europe/Warsaw). The center of this earthquake was located 68km south-southwest of Bytom at a depth of 1km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bytom, Silesia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bytom, Silesia?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Bytom on the morning of July 8, 2020 at 07:19 local time (Europe/Warsaw). The center of this earthquake was located 232km northwest of Bytom at a depth of 5km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bytom since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bytom, Silesia?
In the past 10 years, 67 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bytom. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 54 days.
