Latest earthquakes near Sosnowiec, Silesia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sosnowiec, Silesia, Poland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sosnowiec? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sosnowiec, it will show up within minutes.
Sosnowiec Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 67 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sosnowiec, 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 Sosnowiec in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Sosnowiec 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 Sosnowiec
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sosnowiec occurred on Oct 9, 2023 20:23 local time (Europe/Warsaw timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 234 kilometers (145 mi) south-east of Sosnowiec, at a depth of 7 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sosnowiec in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-5 earthquake struck on Jul 8, 2020 07:19, 245 kilometers (152 mi) south-east of Sosnowiec. It is the strongest earthquake near Sosnowiec 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 Sosnowiec, 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 Sosnowiec.
Nearest earthquakes from Sosnowiec
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sosnowiec, 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 Sosnowiec.
When was the last earthquake in Sosnowiec, Silesia?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Sosnowiec on the morning of February 28, 2025 at 11:17 local time (Europe/Warsaw). The center of this earthquake was located 245km west-northwest of Sosnowiec at a depth of 2km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sosnowiec, Silesia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sosnowiec, Silesia?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Sosnowiec on the morning of July 8, 2020 at 07:19 local time (Europe/Warsaw). The center of this earthquake was located 245km northwest of Sosnowiec at a depth of 5km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sosnowiec since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sosnowiec, Silesia?
In the past 10 years, 67 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sosnowiec. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 54 days.
