Latest earthquakes near Katowice, Silesia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Katowice, Silesia, Poland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Katowice? If an earthquake is happening right now near Katowice, it will show up within minutes.
Katowice Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 67 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Katowice, 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 Katowice in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Katowice 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 Katowice
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Katowice 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 Katowice 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 Katowice in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Katowice, 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 Katowice.
Nearest earthquakes from Katowice
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Katowice, 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 Katowice.
When was the last earthquake in Katowice, Silesia?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Katowice on the afternoon of December 16, 2025 at 15:17 local time (Europe/Warsaw). The center of this earthquake was located 247km northwest of Katowice at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Katowice, Silesia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Katowice, Silesia?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Katowice 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 Katowice since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Katowice, Silesia?
In the past 10 years, 67 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Katowice. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 54 days.
