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Poland Earthquakes Today: Live Tracker

Live seismic activity in Poland — updated every 60 seconds from USGS data. Poland has low natural seismicity, but mining‑induced quakes in Upper Silesia occur regularly.

📊 Regional seismic profile
🌋 Risk level
Low (natural), Moderate (mining)
🏔️ Major faults
Teisseyre-Tornquist Zone, Sudeten faults
📅 Notable quakes
1992 Głogów (M4.7, mining), 2020 Legnica (M4.5)
👥 Population affected
38 million
🧩 Tectonic setting
Intraplate – stable
📌 Did you know? Mining tremors in the Silesian coal basin can reach M4.5.
📋 Local earthquakes (past 24h)
No local earthquakes in the past 24 hours.

About Earthquake Activity in Poland

Poland has low natural seismicity, but mining‑induced quakes in Upper Silesia occur regularly. Learn more about seismic activity in Poland below.

The largest earthquake recorded in Poland in the past 100 years was M5.8 in 1983 (7 km WSW of G?ogów, Poland). The region is defined by Teisseyre-Tornquist Zone, Sudeten faults, and the risk level is classified as Low (natural), Moderate (mining).

With a population of 38 million, understanding local seismic hazards is crucial. This page provides real‑time USGS data and historical context for Poland.

Why does Poland experience earthquakes?

Poland lies on Intraplate – stable. The movement of these plates builds up stress, which is released as earthquakes. In subduction zones, one plate dives beneath another, generating some of the largest quakes on Earth. In strike‑slip regions like the San Andreas, plates slide past horizontally.

Key facts about Poland seismicity

Frequently Asked Questions about Poland Earthquakes

❓ What was the strongest earthquake in Poland?

The largest earthquake recorded in Poland in the past 100 years was M5.8 in 1983 (7 km WSW of G?ogów, Poland).

❓ Is Poland on a fault line?

Yes, Poland is crossed by Teisseyre-Tornquist Zone, Sudeten faults, making it prone to seismic activity.

❓ How often do earthquakes occur in Poland?

Due to its tectonic setting (Intraplate – stable), Poland experiences hundreds to thousands of earthquakes each year, though most are too small to feel.

❓ What should I do during an earthquake in Poland?

Drop, cover, and hold on. Stay away from windows, and if outdoors, move to an open area. After the shaking stops, check for injuries and be ready for aftershocks.

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Data sources: USGS real‑time feed, USGS historical archive (last 100 years), and Wikipedia. Page refreshes live earthquake data every 60 seconds.

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