Magnitude 2.7 Earthquake Struck 3 km N of Zabrze, Poland on September 28, 2007 19:12:37

Last Updated: 2014-11-07 01:33:41

On September 28, 2007 19:12:37 an earthquake with magnitude of 2.7 on the richter scale hit 3 km N of Zabrze, Poland. The earthquake originated at a depth of approximately 5.0 kilometers below the Earth's surface on longitude 18.794° and latitude 50.357°. According to documented reports people felt the earth quake, No tsunami was triggered due to the earthquake.

Magnitude & Depth

The earthquake that appeared on September 28, 2007 19:12:37 had a magnitude of 2.7 on the richter scale. Which is considered to be a minor earthquake and is often felt but causes little to no damage.

Shallow earthquakes are considered between 0 and 70 km deep, while intermediate earthquakes range from 70 - 300 km deep and deep earthquakes are between 300 - 700 km deep.

Are shallow earthquakes more destructive?

Shallow quakes generally tend to be more damaging than deeper quakes. Seismic waves from deep quakes have to travel farther to the surface, losing energy along the way.

Nearby Cities and Towns

The nearest significant population center is Wieszowa in Silesian Voivodeship, Poland, located 3 kilometers or 2 miles ↖ NW of the earthquake's epicenter. Other cities in close proximity include Zabrze (Silesian Voivodeship, Poland) located 3 km (2 mi) ↓ S and Zbrosławice (Silesian Voivodeship, Poland) located 7 km (4 mi) ↖ NW of the epicenter.

In total, we found 453 cities in our database that might have been impacted by the earthquake.

Distance Direction City State Country
3 km (2 mi) ↖ NW Wieszowa Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
3 km (2 mi) ↓ S Zabrze Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
7 km (4 mi) ↖ NW Zbrosławice Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
9 km (6 mi) → E Bytom Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
9 km (5 mi) ↗ NE Radzionków Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
9 km (6 mi) ↗ NE Piekary Śląskie Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
10 km (6 mi) ↙ SW Gliwice Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
10 km (6 mi) ↑ N Tarnowskie Góry Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
11 km (7 mi) ↘ SE Ruda Śląska Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
11 km (6 mi) → E Świętochłowice Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
12 km (7 mi) ↑ N Nakło Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
12 km (7 mi) ← W Pyskowice Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
12 km (7 mi) ↓ S Przyszowice Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
12 km (7 mi) ↗ NE Orzech Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
13 km (8 mi) ↗ NE Świerklaniec Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
13 km (8 mi) → E Chorzów Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
13 km (8 mi) ↗ NE Bobrowniki Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
13 km (8 mi) ↑ N Powiat tarnogórski Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
13 km (8 mi) ↓ S Paniówki Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
13 km (8 mi) → E Brzeziny Śląskie Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
15 km (9 mi) ← W Powiat gliwicki Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
15 km (9 mi) ↓ S Gierałtowice Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
16 km (10 mi) → E Siemianowice Śląskie Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
16 km (10 mi) ↗ NE Dobieszowice Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
17 km (10 mi) ↗ NE Wojkowice Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
17 km (10 mi) ↙ SW Żernica Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
17 km (10 mi) ↗ NE Rogoźnik Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
18 km (11 mi) ↗ NE Sączów Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
18 km (11 mi) ↓ S Knurów Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
18 km (11 mi) ↓ S Ornontowice Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
19 km (11 mi) ↑ N Miasteczko Śląskie Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
19 km (12 mi) → E Katowice Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
20 km (12 mi) ↗ NE Strzyżowice Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
20 km (13 mi) ↙ SW Sośnicowice Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
20 km (12 mi) → E Czeladź Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
20 km (12 mi) ↖ NW Tworóg Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
21 km (13 mi) ↗ NE Ożarowice Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
21 km (13 mi) ↖ NW Wielowieś Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
22 km (13 mi) ↘ SE Mikołów Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
22 km (13 mi) ← W Toszek Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
22 km (14 mi) ↙ SW Pilchowice Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
22 km (13 mi) ↓ S Orzesze Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
22 km (13 mi) → E Powiat będziński Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
23 km (14 mi) ↘ SE Łaziska Górne Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
23 km (14 mi) ↑ N Kalety Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
23 km (14 mi) ↓ S Wilcza Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
23 km (14 mi) ↘ SE Powiat mikołowski Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
23 km (14 mi) → E Będzin Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
24 km (15 mi) → E Murcki Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
24 km (15 mi) ↓ S Czerwionka-Leszczyny Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
25 km (15 mi) ↗ NE Sarnów Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
25 km (15 mi) ↗ NE Mierzęcice Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
25 km (16 mi) ↓ S Bełk Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
26 km (16 mi) ↖ NW Krupski Młyn Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
26 km (16 mi) ↘ SE Gardawice Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
26 km (16 mi) ↓ S Książenice Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
26 km (16 mi) ↓ S Stanowice Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
26 km (16 mi) ↘ SE Wyry Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
27 km (16 mi) ↙ SW Rudziniec Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
27 km (16 mi) ↘ SE Tychy Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
28 km (17 mi) ↘ SE Gostyń Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
29 km (18 mi) → E Dąbrowa Górnicza Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
29 km (18 mi) ↑ N Strzebiń Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
30 km (18 mi) ↙ SW Rudy Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
30 km (18 mi) → E Sosnowiec Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
31 km (19 mi) → E Mysłowice Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
31 km (19 mi) ↑ N Wożniki Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
31 km (19 mi) ← W Ujazd Opole Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
31 km (19 mi) ↑ N Psary Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
32 km (20 mi) ↗ NE Cynków Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
33 km (21 mi) → E Lędziny Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
33 km (20 mi) ↗ NE Siewierz Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
33 km (21 mi) ↘ SE Cielmice Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
33 km (20 mi) ← W Sławięcice Opole Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
34 km (21 mi) ↘ SE Kobiór Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
34 km (21 mi) ↑ N Gniazdów Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
34 km (21 mi) ↓ S Rybnik Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
35 km (21 mi) ↖ NW Zawadzkie Opole Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
35 km (21 mi) ↓ S Żory Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
35 km (22 mi) ↓ S Rudziczka Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
36 km (22 mi) ↓ S Suszec Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
36 km (22 mi) ↘ SE Bieruń Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
36 km (22 mi) ↓ S Powiat rybnicki Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
36 km (22 mi) ← W Jemielnica Opole Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
36 km (22 mi) ↓ S Jejkowice Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
36 km (22 mi) → E Imielin Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
37 km (23 mi) ↘ SE Kryry Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
37 km (23 mi) ↓ S Gaszowice Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
37 km (23 mi) ↑ N Koziegłowy Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
37 km (23 mi) ← W Powiat strzelecki Opole Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
38 km (23 mi) ↓ S Szczerbice Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
38 km (24 mi) ↓ S Niedobczyce Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
38 km (23 mi) ↘ SE Bojszowy Nowe Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
38 km (24 mi) ← W Strzelce Opolskie Opole Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
38 km (23 mi) ↗ NE Chruszczobród Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
38 km (23 mi) ↘ SE Powiat bieruńsko-lędziński Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
38 km (24 mi) ↓ S Jankowice Rybnickie Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
38 km (23 mi) ↘ SE Czarków Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
38 km (23 mi) ↙ SW Dziergowice Opole Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
38 km (24 mi) ↙ SW Lyski Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
38 km (23 mi) → E Jaworzno Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
38 km (23 mi) ↙ SW Kuźnia Raciborska Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
39 km (24 mi) → E Chełm Śląski Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
39 km (24 mi) ↘ SE Bojszowy Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
39 km (24 mi) ↓ S Świerklany Górne Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
39 km (24 mi) ↘ SE Radostowice Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
40 km (25 mi) ↓ S Radlin Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
40 km (25 mi) ↗ NE Wysoka Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
40 km (25 mi) ↓ S Świerklany Dolne Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
40 km (25 mi) ↙ SW Nędza Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
40 km (24 mi) ↘ SE Piasek Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
41 km (25 mi) ↓ S Czernica Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
41 km (26 mi) ↘ SE Jankowice Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
41 km (25 mi) ↘ SE Powiat pszczyński Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
41 km (25 mi) ↗ NE Poręba Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
42 km (26 mi) ↓ S Markłowice Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
42 km (26 mi) ↓ S Krzyżowice Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
42 km (26 mi) → E Sławków Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
42 km (26 mi) ↓ S Rydułtowy Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
43 km (27 mi) ↙ SW Raszczyce Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
43 km (26 mi) → E Chełmek Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
43 km (26 mi) ↘ SE Pszczyna Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
43 km (26 mi) ↗ NE Łazy Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
43 km (27 mi) ↓ S Studzionka Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
44 km (27 mi) ↘ SE Brzezinka Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
44 km (27 mi) ↓ S Połomia Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
44 km (27 mi) ↘ SE Frydek Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
44 km (27 mi) ↗ NE Myszków Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
44 km (27 mi) ↘ SE Wola Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
44 km (27 mi) ↗ NE Niegowonice Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
44 km (27 mi) ↓ S Pawłowice Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
44 km (27 mi) ↘ SE Babice Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
45 km (28 mi) ↗ NE Żarki-Letnisko Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
45 km (28 mi) ↙ SW Kornowac Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
45 km (28 mi) ↓ S Pszów Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
45 km (28 mi) ↓ S Wodzisław Śląski Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
45 km (28 mi) ↘ SE Miedźna Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
45 km (28 mi) ↘ SE Gilowice Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
46 km (28 mi) ↘ SE Oświęcim Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
46 km (28 mi) ↗ NE Rokitno Szlacheckie Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
46 km (29 mi) → E Balin Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
46 km (28 mi) → E Libiąż Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
46 km (28 mi) ↗ NE Zawiercie Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
46 km (28 mi) ↓ S Jastrzębie-Zdrój Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
47 km (29 mi) ↓ S Jastrzębie Zdrój Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
47 km (29 mi) ↘ SE Powiat oświęcimski Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
47 km (29 mi) ↘ SE Goczałkowice Zdrój Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
47 km (29 mi) ↘ SE Góra Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
47 km (29 mi) ↓ S Mszana Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
47 km (29 mi) ↘ SE Rajsko Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
47 km (29 mi) ↙ SW Pogrzebień Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
47 km (29 mi) → E Luszowice Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
48 km (29 mi) ↓ S Powiat wodzisławski Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
48 km (30 mi) ↓ S Strumień Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
48 km (30 mi) ↓ S Zbytków Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
48 km (30 mi) → E Bukowno Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
48 km (30 mi) ↗ NE Rudniki Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
48 km (30 mi) ↘ SE Brzeszcze Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
48 km (29 mi) ↗ NE Powiat myszkowski Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
48 km (30 mi) ↘ SE Zaborze Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
49 km (30 mi) ↓ S Turza Śląska Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
49 km (30 mi) → E Bolesław Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
49 km (30 mi) → E Chrzanów Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
49 km (31 mi) → E Powiat chrzanowski Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
49 km (30 mi) ↘ SE Kaniów Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
49 km (30 mi) ↓ S Syrynia Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
49 km (30 mi) ↓ S Czyżowice Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
49 km (30 mi) ↓ S Lubomia Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
49 km (31 mi) ↘ SE Przecieszyn Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
50 km (31 mi) ↘ SE Zabrzeg Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
50 km (31 mi) ↘ SE Chybie Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
50 km (31 mi) ↓ S Zabłocie Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
50 km (31 mi) ↓ S Skrzyszów Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
50 km (31 mi) → E Żarki Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
51 km (32 mi) ↗ NE Włodowice Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
51 km (32 mi) ↓ S Rogów Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
51 km (32 mi) ↘ SE Czechowice-Dziedzice Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
51 km (32 mi) ↘ SE Mnich Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
51 km (31 mi) ↘ SE Bestwinka Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
51 km (32 mi) ↓ S Bąków Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
51 km (32 mi) ↘ SE Poręba Wielka Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
51 km (31 mi) ↓ S Pielgrzymowice Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
52 km (32 mi) ↘ SE Grojec Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
52 km (32 mi) ↓ S Łaziska Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
52 km (32 mi) ↗ NE Ogrodzieniec Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
52 km (32 mi) → E Trzebinia Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
52 km (32 mi) ↓ S Gorzyce Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
52 km (32 mi) ↘ SE Włosienica Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
52 km (32 mi) → E Pogorzyce Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
52 km (32 mi) → E Zagórze Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
52 km (32 mi) ↘ SE Ligota Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
52 km (32 mi) ↓ S Bełsznica Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
52 km (32 mi) → E Myślachowice Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
53 km (33 mi) ↓ S Gorzyczki Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
53 km (33 mi) → E Mętków Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
53 km (33 mi) ↘ SE Zaborze Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
53 km (32 mi) ↓ S Godów Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
53 km (33 mi) ↓ S Gołkowice Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
54 km (34 mi) → E Powiat olkuski Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
54 km (33 mi) ↘ SE Bronów Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
54 km (33 mi) ↘ SE Bestwina Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
54 km (33 mi) ↓ S Drogomyśl Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
54 km (33 mi) ↓ S Petrovice u Karviné Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
54 km (34 mi) ↓ S Zebrzydowice Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
54 km (33 mi) → E Klucze Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
55 km (34 mi) ↓ S Olza Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
55 km (34 mi) → E Bolęcin Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
55 km (34 mi) ↘ SE Wilamowice Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
55 km (34 mi) → E Olkusz Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
55 km (34 mi) → E Płaza Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
55 km (34 mi) ↓ S Pruchna Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
56 km (34 mi) ↘ SE Polanka Wielka Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
56 km (35 mi) → E Przeciszów Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
56 km (35 mi) ↘ SE Janowice Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
56 km (34 mi) → E Psary Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
56 km (35 mi) ↓ S Kończyce Małe Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
56 km (35 mi) ↘ SE Mazańcowice Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
56 km (35 mi) ↓ S Dětmarovice Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
57 km (35 mi) ↓ S Dolní Lutyně Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
57 km (35 mi) ↓ S Ochaby Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
58 km (36 mi) ↓ S Starý Bohumín Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
58 km (36 mi) ↘ SE Malec Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
58 km (36 mi) ↘ SE Nowa Wieś Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
58 km (36 mi) → E Osiek Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
58 km (36 mi) ↘ SE Pisarzowice Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
58 km (36 mi) → E Ostrężnica Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
58 km (36 mi) ↓ S Karviná Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
58 km (36 mi) ↘ SE Pierściec Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
58 km (36 mi) ↓ S Chałupki Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
59 km (36 mi) → E Kwaczała Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
59 km (37 mi) ↓ S Doubrava Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
59 km (36 mi) ↓ S Bohumín Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
59 km (36 mi) ↗ NE Kroczyce Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
59 km (36 mi) ↓ S Kończyce Wielkie Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
59 km (36 mi) → E Filipowice Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
60 km (37 mi) ↘ SE Witkowice Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
60 km (37 mi) ↓ S Kaczyce Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
60 km (37 mi) → E Zator Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
60 km (37 mi) ↓ S Dębowiec Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
60 km (37 mi) → E Regulice Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
60 km (37 mi) → E Nowa Góra Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
61 km (37 mi) → E Gorenice Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
61 km (37 mi) ↘ SE Kęty Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
61 km (37 mi) → E Wola Filipowska Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
61 km (38 mi) ↘ SE Jasienica Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
61 km (38 mi) ↓ S Okres Karviná Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
61 km (38 mi) ↓ S Skoczów Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
61 km (38 mi) ↓ S Hażlach Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
61 km (38 mi) ↗ NE Powiat zawierciański Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
62 km (38 mi) ↓ S Vrbice Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
62 km (38 mi) ↘ SE Gierałtowice Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
62 km (38 mi) ↘ SE Bielsko-Biala Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
62 km (38 mi) → E Alwernia Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
62 km (38 mi) ↘ SE Kozy Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
62 km (38 mi) ↓ S Orlová Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
62 km (38 mi) ↗ NE Pilica Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
62 km (38 mi) → E Miękinia Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
62 km (38 mi) ↓ S Rychvald Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
62 km (38 mi) ↘ SE Pogórze Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
62 km (39 mi) ↘ SE Nidek Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
63 km (39 mi) ↘ SE Jaworze Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
63 km (39 mi) → E Tenczynek Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
63 km (39 mi) ↓ S Pogwizdów Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
63 km (39 mi) ↘ SE Bujaków Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
63 km (39 mi) ↘ SE Kobiernice Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
63 km (39 mi) ↘ SE Bielsko-Biała Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
63 km (39 mi) ↓ S Stonava Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
64 km (39 mi) ↘ SE Górki Wielkie Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
64 km (40 mi) ↓ S Zamarski Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
64 km (39 mi) ↘ SE Bulowice Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
64 km (40 mi) → E Spytkowice Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
64 km (39 mi) → E Krzeszowice Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
65 km (40 mi) ↓ S Petřvald Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
65 km (40 mi) ↘ SE Wieprz Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
65 km (40 mi) ↘ SE Czaniec Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
65 km (40 mi) → E Racławice Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
66 km (41 mi) ↓ S Albrechtice Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
66 km (41 mi) ↓ S Horní Suchá Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
66 km (41 mi) → E Bachowice Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
66 km (41 mi) → E Brodła Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
66 km (41 mi) → E Zalas Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
67 km (41 mi) ↘ SE Porąbka Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
67 km (42 mi) ↘ SE Andrychów Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
67 km (41 mi) ↘ SE Roczyny Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
67 km (41 mi) ↘ SE Frydrychowice Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
67 km (41 mi) ↓ S Chotěbuz Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
68 km (42 mi) ↓ S Cieszyn Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
68 km (42 mi) → E Sanka Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
68 km (42 mi) ↓ S Český Těšín Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
68 km (42 mi) → E Kamień Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
68 km (42 mi) ↘ SE Bystra Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
68 km (42 mi) ↓ S Ostrava Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
68 km (42 mi) → E Woźniki Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
68 km (42 mi) → E Radocza Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
68 km (42 mi) → E Ryczów Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
69 km (43 mi) ↘ SE Inwałd Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
69 km (43 mi) ↓ S Šenov Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
69 km (42 mi) ↓ S Bażanowice Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
69 km (43 mi) ↘ SE Międzybrodzie Bialskie Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
69 km (43 mi) ↘ SE Powiat bielski Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
69 km (43 mi) ↘ SE Wilkowice Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
69 km (42 mi) ↓ S Havířov Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
69 km (42 mi) ↓ S Goleszów Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
69 km (43 mi) → E Łączany Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
70 km (43 mi) ↓ S Powiat cieszyński Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
70 km (44 mi) ↘ SE Tomice Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
70 km (43 mi) → E Rusocice Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
70 km (43 mi) ↘ SE Brenna Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
70 km (44 mi) ↓ S Dzięgielów Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
70 km (44 mi) ↓ S Horní Těrlicko Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
70 km (43 mi) ↘ SE Ustroń Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
70 km (43 mi) ↓ S Cisownica Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
71 km (44 mi) ↘ SE Powiat wadowicki Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
71 km (44 mi) ↘ SE Chocznia Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
71 km (44 mi) ↓ S Puńców Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
71 km (44 mi) → E Witanowice Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
71 km (44 mi) ↘ SE Zagórnik Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
72 km (44 mi) ↘ SE Targanice Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
72 km (45 mi) ↘ SE Buczkowice Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
72 km (44 mi) ↓ S Horní Bludovice Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
72 km (45 mi) ↘ SE Wadowice Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
73 km (45 mi) ↘ SE Czernichów Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
73 km (45 mi) ↘ SE Szczyrk Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
73 km (45 mi) ↘ SE Rybarzowice Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
73 km (45 mi) ↓ S Václavovice Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
73 km (45 mi) ↓ S Ropice Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
73 km (45 mi) → E Brzeźnica Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
73 km (45 mi) ↓ S Vratimov Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
73 km (45 mi) ↘ SE Łodygowice Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
74 km (46 mi) ↘ SE Rzyki Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
74 km (46 mi) → E Klecza Dolna Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
74 km (46 mi) ↓ S Lučina Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
74 km (46 mi) ↘ SE Godziszka Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
75 km (47 mi) ↘ SE Zarzecze Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
75 km (46 mi) ↘ SE Jaroszowice Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
75 km (46 mi) ↘ SE Ponikiew Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
75 km (46 mi) → E Czernichów Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
76 km (47 mi) ↓ S Vendryně Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
76 km (47 mi) ↓ S Třinec Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
76 km (47 mi) → E Wysoka Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
77 km (47 mi) ↓ S Hnojník Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
77 km (47 mi) ↓ S Sedliště Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
77 km (48 mi) ↓ S Řepiště Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
77 km (48 mi) → E Stanisław Górny Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
77 km (48 mi) ↘ SE Pietrzykowice Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
77 km (48 mi) ↓ S Nýdek Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
78 km (48 mi) ↘ SE Wisła Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
78 km (48 mi) ↓ S Paskov Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
78 km (49 mi) → E Barwałd Średni Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
78 km (48 mi) ↘ SE Łękawica Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
78 km (48 mi) ↘ SE Lipowa Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
79 km (49 mi) → E Stanisław Dolny Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
79 km (49 mi) ↘ SE Żywiec Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
79 km (49 mi) ↘ SE Leśna Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
80 km (49 mi) ↓ S Komorní Lhotka Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
80 km (49 mi) ↓ S Bystřice Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
80 km (50 mi) → E Barwałd Górny Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
80 km (49 mi) → E Przytkowice Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
80 km (49 mi) ↓ S Dobratice Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
80 km (50 mi) ↓ S Dobrá Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
81 km (50 mi) ↓ S Sviadnov Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
81 km (50 mi) ↘ SE Ślemień Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
81 km (50 mi) ↓ S Frýdek-Místek Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
81 km (50 mi) → E Zebrzydowice Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
82 km (51 mi) ↓ S Hrádek Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
82 km (51 mi) ↘ SE Krzeszów Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
82 km (51 mi) ↓ S Staré Město Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
82 km (51 mi) ↘ SE Radziechowy Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
83 km (51 mi) ↘ SE Pewel Ślemieńska Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
83 km (51 mi) → E Kalwaria Zebrzydowska Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
83 km (51 mi) ↘ SE Wieprz Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
83 km (51 mi) → E Stryszów Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
84 km (52 mi) ↓ S Baška Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
84 km (52 mi) ↘ SE Świnna Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
84 km (52 mi) → E Zakrzów Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
84 km (52 mi) ↘ SE Trzebinia Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
85 km (53 mi) ↓ S Návsí u Jablunkova Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
85 km (53 mi) → E Stronie Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
85 km (53 mi) ↓ S Milíkov Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
85 km (52 mi) ↓ S Raškovice Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
85 km (52 mi) ↘ SE Kuków Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
86 km (53 mi) ↘ SE Węgierska Górka Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
86 km (53 mi) ↘ SE Pewel Wielka Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
86 km (53 mi) ↓ S Morávka Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
86 km (53 mi) ↓ S Pražmo Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
86 km (53 mi) ↘ SE Zembrzyce Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
86 km (53 mi) ↘ SE Juszczyna Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
86 km (53 mi) ↘ SE Lachowice Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
86 km (53 mi) ↓ S Janovice Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
86 km (53 mi) ↓ S Jablunkov Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
87 km (54 mi) ↘ SE Cięcina Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
87 km (54 mi) ↘ SE Cisiec Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
87 km (54 mi) ↓ S Palkovice Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
88 km (54 mi) ↘ SE Stryszawa Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
88 km (55 mi) ↘ SE Istebna Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
88 km (55 mi) ↓ S Okres Frýdek-Místek Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
88 km (54 mi) ↘ SE Jeleśnia Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
88 km (55 mi) ↘ SE Písek Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
88 km (55 mi) ↘ SE Powiat suski Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
88 km (54 mi) ↘ SE Powiat żywiecki Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
89 km (55 mi) ↘ SE Bukovec Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
89 km (55 mi) ↘ SE Kamesznica Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
89 km (55 mi) ↓ S Metylovice Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
89 km (55 mi) ↘ SE Sucha Beskidzka Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
90 km (55 mi) ↘ SE Żabnica Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
90 km (56 mi) ↓ S Frýdlant nad Ostravicí Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
90 km (56 mi) ↘ SE Koniaków Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
90 km (55 mi) ↘ SE Budzów Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
90 km (56 mi) ↘ SE Jaworzynka Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
90 km (56 mi) ↘ SE Koszarawa Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
91 km (56 mi) ↘ SE Milówka Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
92 km (57 mi) ↘ SE Laliki Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
92 km (57 mi) ↓ S Mosty u Jablunkova Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
92 km (57 mi) ↘ SE Przyborów Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
93 km (58 mi) ↘ SE Grzechynia Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
93 km (58 mi) ↘ SE Krzyżowa Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
94 km (58 mi) ↘ SE Sopotnia Wielka Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
94 km (58 mi) ↘ SE Maków Podhalański Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
95 km (59 mi) ↓ S Čeladná Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
95 km (59 mi) ↓ S Ostravice Moravskoslezský kraj 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
95 km (59 mi) ↘ SE Zawoja Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
96 km (59 mi) ↘ SE Korbielów Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
96 km (60 mi) ↘ SE Białka Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
96 km (59 mi) ↘ SE Skawica Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
96 km (60 mi) ↘ SE Rajcza Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
98 km (61 mi) ↘ SE Sól Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
99 km (61 mi) ↘ SE Rycerka Dolna Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
100 km (62 mi) ↘ SE Ujsoły Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
102 km (63 mi) ↘ SE Rycerka Górna Silesian Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
102 km (63 mi) ↓ S Čadca Žilina Region 🇸🇰 Slovakia
102 km (63 mi) ↓ S Okres Čadca Žilina Region 🇸🇰 Slovakia
106 km (66 mi) ↓ S Turzovka Žilina Region 🇸🇰 Slovakia
107 km (66 mi) ↘ SE Zubrzyca Górna Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
109 km (67 mi) ↓ S Horní Bečva Zlín 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
111 km (69 mi) ↘ SE Lipnica Mała Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
111 km (69 mi) ↘ SE Zubrzyca Dolna Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
113 km (70 mi) ↘ SE Oravská Lesná Žilina Region 🇸🇰 Slovakia
116 km (72 mi) ↓ S Velké Karlovice Zlín 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
116 km (72 mi) ↘ SE Okres Namestovo Žilina Region 🇸🇰 Slovakia
116 km (72 mi) ↘ SE Námestovo Žilina Region 🇸🇰 Slovakia
117 km (72 mi) ↓ S Okres Kysucké Nové Mesto Žilina Region 🇸🇰 Slovakia
117 km (73 mi) ↓ S Kysucké Nové Mesto Žilina Region 🇸🇰 Slovakia
120 km (75 mi) ↘ SE Chyżne Lesser Poland Voivodeship 🇵🇱 Poland
123 km (76 mi) ↘ SE Terchová Žilina Region 🇸🇰 Slovakia
125 km (77 mi) ↘ SE Trstená Žilina Region 🇸🇰 Slovakia
125 km (78 mi) ↘ SE Tvrdošín Žilina Region 🇸🇰 Slovakia
126 km (78 mi) ↘ SE Okres Tvrdošín Žilina Region 🇸🇰 Slovakia
126 km (78 mi) ↓ S Okres Žilina Žilina Region 🇸🇰 Slovakia
126 km (78 mi) ↓ S Žilina Žilina Region 🇸🇰 Slovakia
127 km (79 mi) ↘ SE Nižná Žilina Region 🇸🇰 Slovakia
127 km (79 mi) ↓ S Okres Bytča Žilina Region 🇸🇰 Slovakia
127 km (78 mi) ↓ S Bytča Žilina Region 🇸🇰 Slovakia
128 km (79 mi) ↘ SE Oravský Podzámok Žilina Region 🇸🇰 Slovakia

Nearby Power Plants

We found a total 38 utility-scale power plants in the vecinity of the earthquakes epicenter. The closest being EC Miechowice Coal power plant, located 3 kilometers (2 miles) → E from the epicenter.

Distance Direction Power Plant Type Capacity
3 km (2 mi) → E EC Miechowice Coal 125.0 MW
6 km (4 mi) → E EC Szombierki Coal 9.0 MW
6 km (4 mi) ↘ SE EC Zabrze Coal 106.0 MW
13 km (8 mi) → E EC Chorzów Elcho Coal 226.0 MW
17 km (11 mi) ↓ S EC Knurów Coal 8.0 MW
20 km (12 mi) → E EC Katowice Coal 135.0 MW
24 km (15 mi) → E Łagisza Coal 700.0 MW
24 km (15 mi) ↓ S EC Dębieńsko-Megawat Gas 16.0 MW
25 km (15 mi) → E EC Będzin Coal 82.0 MW
25 km (15 mi) ↘ SE Łaziska Coal 1155.0 MW
31 km (19 mi) ↓ S Rybnik Coal 1775.0 MW
32 km (19 mi) ↘ SE EC Tychy Coal 105.0 MW
33 km (20 mi) → E Jaworzno III Coal 1345.0 MW
34 km (21 mi) → E Jaworzno II Coal 189.0 MW
34 km (21 mi) ↓ S EC Suszec Gas 11.0 MW
34 km (21 mi) → E EC Nowa Coal 150.0 MW
35 km (22 mi) ← W Blachownia Gas 158.0 MW
37 km (23 mi) ↓ S ZPC Żory Coal 5.0 MW
41 km (25 mi) ↓ S EC Marcel Coal 37.0 MW
43 km (27 mi) ↓ S EC Pniówek Gas 14.0 MW
45 km (28 mi) ↓ S EC Zofiówka Coal 64.0 MW
48 km (30 mi) ↓ S EC Moszczenica Coal 38.0 MW
49 km (30 mi) ↘ SE EC Oświęcim Coal 79.0 MW
50 km (31 mi) → E Siersza Coal 546.0 MW
55 km (34 mi) ↓ S Detmarovice power station Coal 800.0 MW
56 km (35 mi) ↘ SE EC Bielsko-Północ 2 Oil 55.0 MW
63 km (39 mi) ↘ SE EC Bielsko-Biała 1 Gas 77.0 MW
67 km (42 mi) ↘ SE Porąbka Hydro 13.0 MW
68 km (42 mi) ↘ SE EC Andrychów Coal 12.0 MW
70 km (43 mi) ↘ SE Porąbka-Żar Hydro 540.0 MW
73 km (45 mi) ↘ SE Tresna Hydro 21.0 MW
77 km (48 mi) ↓ S Bruzovice Solar Power Plant Solar 1.9 MW
80 km (50 mi) ↓ S Frýdek-Místek - ClearEnergy Solar Power Plant Solar 1.0 MW
80 km (50 mi) ↓ S Frýdek-Místek - Beskydská Solar Power Plant Solar 2.3 MW
87 km (54 mi) ↓ S Pržno Solar Power Plant Solar 3.0 MW
94 km (58 mi) ↓ S Čeladná Solar Power Plant Solar 1.4 MW
122 km (76 mi) ↓ S Hricov Hydroelectric Power Plant Slovakia Hydro 31.5 MW
122 km (75 mi) ↘ SE Orava Hydroelectric Power Plant Slovakia Hydro 21.75 MW

Power Plants & Risks During Earthquakes

We found 5 types of power plants in the vecinity of the magnitude 2.7 earthquake that struck 3 km N of Zabrze, Poland on September 28, 2007 19:12:37. These types were Oil power plants, Gas power plants, Coal power plants, Hydro power plants, Solar power plants, below you find information how each type of power plant can pose a risk to you as a person or the ecosytem around you.

None of this information should be used as guidence in an event of an emergency, but rather as additional references to information provided by national, state and local authorities.

Hydropower

Hydropower plants are generally considered as safe in many aspects, but when it comes to severe earthquakes they pose a substantial risk that can manifest in the form of dam faliours, landslides and grave impacts on surrounding ecosystems.

Dam Failure

The most significant risk is the potential failure of the dam that holds the water reservoir. Severe ground shaking can damage or breach the dam, leading to downstream flooding and as a result endangering people and wildlife living downstream. Such an event can also have severe impact on key infrastructure that cascades through society.

Landslides

Earthquakes can trigger landslides in the areas surrounding hydropower plants, potentially damaging infrastructure and causing harm to nearby communities.

Damage to Aquatic Ecosystems

Both landslide and dam failures can have a severe impact on upstream and downstream aquatic wildlife, ecosystem and groundwater, resulting in longterm risks for people and industires living and operating in areas near the water supply.

To mitigate these risks, engineering and construction standards for hydropower plants often include earthquake-resistant designs. These designs incorporate measures such as flexible foundations, strengthened dam structures, and advanced monitoring systems to detect early signs of stress. Additionally, emergency plans and evacuation procedures should be in place to protect personnel and downstream communities in the event of a severe earthquake.

Gas Power

Gas power plants can pose significant risks to people and the environment in their vicinity during earthquakes.

Gas Leaks and Fires

Gas power plants rely on natural gas, which can leak from pipelines and equipment when damaged by seismic activity. These leaks can lead to fires and explosions, endangering people in the plant's vicinity.

Impact on Air Quality

Gas power plants emit pollutants, and fires caused by gas leaks during an earthquake can release harmful substances into the air. This can pose health risks to nearby residents.

Environmental Impact

Gas leaks can also harm the local environment, potentially contaminating soil and water sources.

To mitigate these risks, most modern gas power plants have robust safety measures in place, including gas leak detection systems, emergency response plans, and communication protocols to alert nearby communities in case of an incident. Additionally, local authorities should conduct risk assessments and ensure that emergency services are well-prepared to respond to potential hazards posed by gas power plants during earthquakes.

Solar Power

Solar power plants generally pose fewer risks compared to conventional power plants that use fossil fuels or nuclear energy. However, they are not without their own set of potential risks and challenges. Below you can find some of the risks associated with solar power plants in an event of a severe earthquake.

Environmental Impact

The production of solar panels involves the use of various materials, including rare metals and chemicals. Severe earthquakes could potentially introduce these into the ecosystems of their location.

Fire Risk

Although the solar panels themselves are not typically a fire hazard, electrical components like inverters and batterises that store the electricity can pose a risk. Electrical malfunctions or faults can lead to fires, especially in poorly maintained systems in an event of a severe earthquake, and thus pose a longterm risk for the local ecosystem.

Overall, the mitigation of risks associated with utility-scale solar power plants involves a combination of technological advancements, sustainable practices, regulatory adherence, and ongoing monitoring and maintenance.

Oil Power

Oil-fired power plants can pose significant risks to society, people, and ecosystems in the event of a severe earthquake.

Oil Spills & Fires

One of the most immediate dangers is the risk of oil spills and fires. The shaking during an earthquake can rupture storage tanks and pipelines, leading to the release of large quantities of oil. Spilled oil can catch fire, causing explosions and further environmental damage.

Air Quality Polution

Oil fires and releases can result in the release of toxic fumes and particulate matter into the air. This can lead to poor air quality, posing health risks to nearby communities. People exposed to these pollutants may experience respiratory issues and other health problems.

Water Pollution

Spilled oil can contaminate nearby water bodies, including rivers, lakes, and groundwater. This can harm aquatic ecosystems, killing fish and other wildlife, and disrupting the food chain. Drinking water supplies may also be compromised, impacting human health.

Soil Contamination

Oil spills can saturate the soil, making it less fertile and potentially rendering it unusable for agriculture. Soil contamination can persist for years, affecting local food production.

Long-Term Environmental Damage

The environmental damage caused by oil spills and fires can persist long after the earthquake event. Cleanup efforts can be costly and challenging, and ecosystems may take years or even decades to recover fully.

To mitigate these risks, most modern oil-fired power plants follow strict regulations, safety measures, and extensive emergency response plans are in place for oil power plants located in seismically active regions. This includes robust containment systems, automatic shutdown mechanisms, and well-trained response teams.

Data Information

Information found on this page is a derivative set, based on sources mentioned below.

Data Sources

We aggregate and combine data from USGS (United States Geographical Survey) and the EMSC (European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre). This allow us to get near real-time and historical earthquake data dating back to the year 1950.

Disclaimer

Information or data found on this page should not be used for, or as an early warning system. It is intended as an historical reference or near real-time complementary information to offical and governmental sources. In an event of an emergency it is important closely monitor and follow advice from national, state and local authorities.

Magnitude 2.7 Earthquake Struck 3 km N of Zabrze, Poland on September 28, 2007 19:12:37
Date and Time
2007-09-28 19:12:37 (UTC)
Magnitude
2.7 Magnitude (richter scle)
Depth
5.0 km
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