Wrocław, Poland – A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck southwestern Poland on Saturday afternoon, October 18, 2025, with the epicenter located about 4 kilometers south of Polkowice, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
The quake was recorded at 14:59:58 UTC (4:59 p.m. local time) at a depth of approximately 10 kilometers, a relatively shallow event that can be felt across a broad area. Residents in Lubin, Legnica, and Wrocław may have experienced mild shaking, though no immediate reports of injuries or structural damage have been confirmed.
This region of Lower Silesia is known for underground mining activity, which can occasionally be linked to minor seismic events. However, the USGS report has classified the tremor as a natural earthquake rather than a mining-related collapse.
Emergency services have not issued any alerts, but authorities are advising residents to report any structural cracks or disruptions in underground infrastructure.
The last significant quake in the region occurred several years ago, and today’s event serves as a reminder of the seismic sensitivity of the Copper Basin, where mining operations and fault lines intersect.
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