Key Highlights
- A magnitude 3.5 earthquake was reported just 10 km southwest of Glogow, Poland.
- The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) recorded the event at 5:55 pm local time on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
- A second report by RaspberryShake listed it as a magnitude 3.3 earthquake.
- Seismologists expect minimal damage but probable light vibrations in nearby areas.
Quake in Glogow, Poland: Latest Seismic Activity
A small earthquake of magnitude 3.5 has just been reported 10 km southwest of Glogow, Poland on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 5:55 pm local time. The event was detected by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), a key international agency that monitors seismic activity worldwide.
Details and Impact
The earthquake occurred very close to the surface, at a depth of just 5 km beneath the epicenter in Glogow County. According to initial data from EMSC, this shallow quake should not result in significant damage but may be felt as light vibrations by many residents.
It’s worth noting that preliminary seismic data might undergo revisions within hours or even minutes as seismologists continue to analyze and refine their calculations. Additionally, a second report issued by the citizen-seismograph network of RaspberryShake listed the quake at magnitude 3.3, while the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) also reported it with the same magnitude.
Areas Affected
The earthquake was likely to be felt in several nearby towns and cities. Weak shaking might have been experienced in Jerzmanowa (population 600), located just 2 km from the epicenter, as well as Polkowice (population 21,600) about 9 km away, and Glogow itself with a population of 65,400. Other towns near the epicenter where people might have felt very weak shaking include Lubin (population 77,500), Nowa Sol (population 40,400), Legnica (population 106,000), Leszno (population 63,600), and Boleslawiec (population 40,700). However, in Wroclaw (population 634,900) located about 86 km away, the quake was probably not felt.
Earthquake Monitoring and Reporting
To ensure accurate and timely reporting, EarthquakeMonitor encourages people who feel an earthquake to report their experiences through its site or app. Downloading and upgrading the Volcanoes & Earthquakes app can provide one of the fastest seismic alerts available online.
The ongoing monitoring by agencies such as EMSC, RaspberryShake, and GFZ highlights the importance of a robust global network for seismology. These organizations play crucial roles in understanding and responding to seismic events, providing valuable data that helps predict potential risks and impacts on communities.
