Latest earthquakes near Ruda Śląska, Silesia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ruda Śląska, Silesia, Poland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ruda Śląska? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ruda Śląska, it will show up within minutes.
Ruda Śląska Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 68 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ruda Śląska, 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 Ruda Śląska in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Ruda Śląska 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 Ruda Śląska
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ruda Śląska occurred on Oct 9, 2023 20:23 local time (Europe/Warsaw timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 247 kilometers (153 mi) east-southeast of Ruda Śląska, at a depth of 7 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ruda Śląska in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Ruda Śląska, 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 Ruda Śląska.
Nearest earthquakes from Ruda Śląska
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ruda Śląska, 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 Ruda Śląska.
When was the last earthquake in Ruda Śląska, Silesia?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Ruda Śląska on the afternoon of February 18, 2026 at 16:27 local time (Europe/Warsaw). The center of this earthquake was located 35km southwest of Ruda Śląska at a depth of 1km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ruda Śląska, Silesia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ruda Śląska, Silesia?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Ruda Śląska on the evening of October 9, 2023 at 20:23 local time (Europe/Warsaw). The center of this earthquake was located 247km east-southeast of Ruda Śląska at a depth of 7km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ruda Śląska since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ruda Śląska, Silesia?
In the past 10 years, 68 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ruda Śląska. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 54 days.
