Seismic tremor in northern Poland and Bornholm

 Danish media, including TV 2/Bornholm, reported a small seismic shock felt by the inhabitants of the Danish island of Bornholm. According to reports, the quake had a magnitude of 2.3 and its epicenter was in northern Poland, about 150 kilometers from the island.

Bornholm residents describe the local tremors as small, which came in waves and caused windows, walls and even silos in Nexø Harbor to vibrate. Despite the small size of the quake, its effects were noticeable, especially in the port where the silos were visibly agitated.

The epicenter of the shock was located in northern Poland, which is quite unusual for this part of the country. Poland is not known for frequent and strong earthquakes, but small seismic tremors do occur from time to time.

Experts were surprised, however, that the shock was felt as far away as Bornholm. Instances when such low-magnitude tremors are felt at such a distance are rare and usually associated with specific geological conditions.

Research is currently underway to determine the exact causes of the quake and to assess the potential impact on building structures in the epicenter area. Although the shock was small, it is important to monitor such events to better understand the seismicity of the region and the possible risks to its inhabitants. There are no reports of damage or casualties so far. Both Polish and Danish seismic services continue to monitor the situation.

While research into the causes of the quake is still ongoing, some speculations suggest that it could have been related to the recent NATO exercise code-named "Anaconda 2023", which took place in northern Poland, in close proximity to the quake's epicenter.

The "Anaconda 2023" exercise is one of NATO's largest and most complex exercises, involving thousands of troops from many member countries. These exercises cover a variety of operations, including land, air and sea, as well as training with heavy military equipment.

While it is not yet clear whether exercise may have contributed to the concussion, the theory is not completely unfounded. In the past, there have been cases where large military exercises, particularly those involving heavy equipment, have been associated with minor seismic tremors.

It should be emphasized, however, that at the moment this is only one theory, and experts remind us that seismic tremors are usually the result of natural geological processes. Detailed tests are carried out to determine the exact cause of the shock.

Meanwhile, both NATO and the Polish Ministry of National Defense ensure that all exercises are carried out with the utmost care for safety and minimization of potential negative effects on the environment and the population.