3.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Near Glogow Poland Shaking the Region
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake struck near Glogow, Poland, on December 3, 2025, at 5:55 PM local time. The quake occurred at a shallow depth of 5 kilometers, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). Initial reports later adjusted the magnitude to 3.3 by RaspberryShake and the GFZ.
Details of the Earthquake
- Date: December 3, 2025
- Time: 5:55 PM local time (GMT +1)
- Magnitude: 3.5 (initial), adjusted to 3.3
- Depth: 5 km
- Epicenter Coordinates: 51.58°N / 16.05°E
Areas Affected
The earthquake was primarily felt in towns near the epicenter. Notable areas include:
- Jerzmanowa: 2 km away (population 600)
- Polkowice: 9 km away (population 21,600)
- Glogow: 10 km away (population 65,400)
Additional locations experiencing mild vibrations include:
- Lubin: 22 km away (population 77,500)
- Nowa Sol: 34 km away (population 40,400)
- Legnica: 42 km away (population 106,000)
- Leszno: 46 km away (population 63,600)
- Boleslawiec: 48 km away (population 40,700)
Impact and Public Response
No significant damage has been reported. Residents described sensations akin to light vibrations. The EMSC noted that further analyses could prompt revisions of the quake’s details.
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