Magnitude 3.5 Earthquake Strikes 10 km Southwest of Glogow Poland
A magnitude 3.5 earthquake struck near Glogow, Poland, on December 3, 2025. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported the event at 5:55 PM local time. The quake’s epicenter was located approximately 10 km southwest of Glogow, at a shallow depth of 5.0 km.
Details of the Earthquake
The initial magnitude of the earthquake was determined to be 3.5, but later reports from other agencies, including RaspberryShake and the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), recorded it at 3.3. These figures may be updated as seismologists continue to analyze the data.
Impact Area
Although the earthquake was not expected to cause significant damage, it was likely felt as light vibrations in the surrounding region. Areas that might have experienced weak shaking include:
- Jerzmanowa (population: 600) – 2 km from the epicenter
- Polkowice (population: 21,600) – 9 km away
- Glogow (population: 65,400) – 10 km away
Other nearby towns that may have experienced very weak shaking include:
- Lubin (population: 77,500) – 22 km from the epicenter
- Nowa Sol (population: 40,400) – 34 km away
- Legnica (population: 106,000) – 42 km away
- Leszno (population: 63,600) – 46 km away
- Boleslawiec (population: 40,700) – 48 km away
The larger city of Wroclaw (population: 634,900), located 86 km from the epicenter, likely did not feel the quake.
Reporting and Monitoring
Residents who felt the earthquake are encouraged to report their experiences. The EMSC and other agencies continue to monitor seismic activity in the region. For timely updates, residents can utilize seismic alert apps available on Android and iOS.
