Poland
Poland: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and active wildfires in Poland on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record, and statistics by year.
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Latest event4,957 acres3 h ago4 mi E of Dabrowa Gornicza, Poland
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Calm (< 7 km/h, 0–1 Bf)
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Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
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Forecast for the area around: Warsaw. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
- Today: Rain – Heavy rain (10–25 mm) · Krakow
- Tomorrow: Rain – Heavy rain (10–25 mm) · Krakow
Forecast for the area around: Poland. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Poland
- 3 h agoWildfire near Dabrowa Gornicza, Poland – active4,957 acres · 4 mi E of Dabrowa Gornicza, Poland
- 11 h agoWildfire near Glogow, Poland – active1,997 acres · 5 mi WNW of Glogow, Poland
- 11 h agoWildfire near Legnica, Poland – active2,921 acres · near Legnica, Poland
- 13 h agoWildfire near Zdzieszowice, Poland – active3,763 acres · near Zdzieszowice, Poland
- 13 h agoWildfire near Krapkowice, Poland – active1,453 acres · 4 mi N of Krapkowice, Poland
- 37 h agoWildfire near Czestochowa, Poland – active2,822 acres · near Czestochowa, Poland
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Poland
Poland has recorded 2,829 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1977. The strongest was M5.8 in 1983.
Satellites have detected 5 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 4,925 acres.
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
Learn more ›Earthquakes
2,829 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1977. The strongest was M5.8.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | 7 mi NW of Polkowice, Poland | 3.1 mi | |
| 4.4 | near Polkowice, Poland | 3.1 mi | |
| 4.3 | 3 mi N of Polkowice, Poland | 3.1 mi | |
| 4.0 | near Polkowice, Poland | 3.1 mi | |
| 4.9 | near Polkowice, Poland | 3.1 mi | |
| 4.2 | 5 mi NNW of Polkowice, Poland | 3.1 mi | |
| 4.2 | 3 mi E of Polkowice, Poland | 3.1 mi | |
| 4.1 | near Polkowice, Poland | 3.1 mi |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.8 | 5 mi WSW of Glogow, Poland | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.4 | 6 mi NNW of Polkowice, Poland | 3.1 mi | |
| 5.3 | near Glogow, Poland | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.1 | near Radlin, Poland | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.0 | 9 mi ENE of Polkowice, Poland | 3.1 mi | |
| 5.0 | near Polkowice, Poland | 3.1 mi | |
| 5.0 | 10 mi ENE of Boleslawiec, Poland | 20.5 mi | |
| 4.9 | near Polkowice, Poland | 3.1 mi | |
| 4.9 | 6 mi NE of Polkowice, Poland | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.9 | 7 mi NE of Polkowice, Poland | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.9 | 7 mi WSW of Lubin, Poland | 3.1 mi | |
| 4.9 | 4 mi N of Polkowice, Poland | 0.6 mi | |
| 4.9 | 16 mi NNW of Legnica, Poland | 3.1 mi | |
| 4.9 | 12 mi WSW of Legnica, Poland | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.9 | 3 mi SE of Polkowice, Poland | 8.1 mi |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 8 | M4.9 |
| 2025 | 12 | M4.7 |
| 2024 | 4 | M4.4 |
| 2023 | 6 | M4.6 |
| 2022 | 7 | M4.7 |
| 2021 | 4 | M4.4 |
| 2020 | 4 | M5.0 |
| 2019 | 7 | M4.9 |
| 2018 | 6 | M4.9 |
| 2017 | 5 | M4.6 |
| 2016 | 6 | M4.7 |
| 2015 | 5 | M4.7 |
| 2014 | 5 | M4.5 |
| 2012 | 4 | M4.4 |
| 2011 | 6 | M4.5 |
| 2010 | 13 | M5.0 |
| 2009 | 6 | M4.7 |
| 2008 | 59 | M4.6 |
| 2007 | 65 | M4.6 |
| 2006 | 107 | M4.8 |
| 2005 | 126 | M4.4 |
| 2004 | 139 | M4.8 |
| 2003 | 123 | M4.8 |
| 2002 | 146 | M4.9 |
| 2001 | 159 | M4.8 |
| 2000 | 151 | M4.9 |
| 1999 | 158 | M5.4 |
| 1998 | 192 | M4.6 |
| 1997 | 181 | M4.4 |
| 1996 | 109 | M4.3 |
| 1995 | 71 | M4.6 |
| 1994 | 62 | M4.5 |
| 1993 | 117 | M4.5 |
| 1992 | 104 | M4.4 |
| 1991 | 57 | M4.5 |
| 1990 | 76 | M4.5 |
| 1989 | 68 | M5.3 |
| 1988 | 77 | M4.4 |
| 1987 | 73 | M4.9 |
| 1986 | 81 | M4.9 |
| 1985 | 58 | M4.7 |
| 1984 | 49 | M4.4 |
| 1983 | 36 | M5.8 |
| 1982 | 26 | M4.9 |
| 1981 | 14 | M4.8 |
| 1980 | 24 | M4.8 |
| 1979 | 10 | M4.3 |
| 1978 | 2 | M4.0 |
| 1977 | 1 | M5.0 |
Wildfires
5 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 4,925 acres.
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,957 acres | 4 mi E of Dabrowa Gornicza, Poland | Active | |
| 1,997 acres | 5 mi WNW of Glogow, Poland | Active | |
| 2,921 acres | near Legnica, Poland | Active | |
| 3,763 acres | near Zdzieszowice, Poland | Active | |
| 1,453 acres | 4 mi N of Krapkowice, Poland | Active | |
| 2,822 acres | near Czestochowa, Poland | Active | |
| 4,482 acres | near Plock, Poland | Active |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,957 acres | 4 mi E of Dabrowa Gornicza, Poland | Active | |
| 4,482 acres | near Plock, Poland | Active | |
| 3,763 acres | near Zdzieszowice, Poland | Active | |
| 2,921 acres | near Legnica, Poland | Active | |
| 2,822 acres | near Czestochowa, Poland | Active |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 3 | 4,482 acres |
| 2025 | 2 | 4,957 acres |
Regions
Places
- Warsaw
- Krakow
- Wroclaw
- Lodz
- Poznan
- Gdansk
- Bydgoszcz
- Katowice
- Gdynia
- Czestochowa
- Sosnowiec
- Radom
- Mokotow
- Gliwice
- Rzeszow
- Torun
- Kielce
- Zabrze
- Bytom
- Praga Poludnie
- Bielsko-Biala
- Ursynow
- Ruda Slaska
- Rybnik
- Wola
- Bielany
- Tychy
- Bialoleka
- Opole
- Elblag
- Plock
- Walbrzych
- Targowek
- Bemowo
- Wloclawek
- Zielona Gora
- Tarnow
- Dabrowa Gornicza
- Gorzow Wielkopolski
- Chorzow
- Kalisz
- Legnica
- Srodmiescie
- Srodmiescie
- Jaworzno
- Jastrzebie Zdroj
- Psie Pole
- Praga Polnoc
- Nowy Sacz
- Ochota
- Konin
- Piotrkow Trybunalski
- Lubin
- Jelenia Gora
- Wawer
- Ostrowiec Swietokrzyski
- Siemianowice Slaskie
- Ostrow Wielkopolski
- Myslowice
- Pabianice
- Gniezno
- Tomaszow Mazowiecki
- Kedzierzyn-Kozle
- Glogow
- Leszno
- Zory
- Belchatow
- Tarnowskie Gory
- Swidnica
- Piekary Slaskie
- Mielec
- Raciborz
- Bedzin
- Zgierz
- Swietochlowice
- Pruszkow
- Starachowice
- Zawiercie
- Zoliborz
- Legionowo