Latest earthquakes near Chorzów, Silesia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Chorzów, Silesia, Poland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Chorzów? If an earthquake is happening right now near Chorzów, it will show up within minutes.
Chorzów Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 68 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chorzów, 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 Chorzów in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Chorzów 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 Chorzów
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chorzów occurred on Jul 8, 2020 07:19 local time (Europe/Warsaw timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 237 kilometers (147 mi) north-west of Chorzów, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chorzów in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Chorzów, 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 Chorzów.
Nearest earthquakes from Chorzów
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Chorzów, 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 Chorzów.
When was the last earthquake in Chorzów, Silesia?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Chorzów on the afternoon of May 14, 2026 at 17:48 local time (Europe/Warsaw). The center of this earthquake was located 242km northwest of Chorzów at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chorzów, Silesia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chorzów, Silesia?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Chorzów on the morning of July 8, 2020 at 07:19 local time (Europe/Warsaw). The center of this earthquake was located 237km northwest of Chorzów at a depth of 5km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chorzów since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chorzów, Silesia?
In the past 10 years, 68 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chorzów. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 54 days.
