Latest earthquakes near Austria today

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List of latest earthquakes near Austria.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 28, 2023 13:29
(Vienna)
M 2.1 225 km W
from Dornbirn
Nov 25, 2023 11:49
(Vienna)
M 2.0 108 km SW
from Innsbruck
Nov 25, 2023 01:15
(Vienna)
M 2.1 273 km SW
from Dornbirn
Nov 24, 2023 20:02
(Vienna)
M 2.4 172 km W
from Dornbirn
Nov 24, 2023 12:01
(Vienna)
M 2.1 254 km WNW
from Dornbirn
Nov 23, 2023 17:04
(Vienna)
M 2.1 234 km W
from Dornbirn
Nov 23, 2023 16:48
(Vienna)
M 2.1 212 km W
from Dornbirn
Nov 22, 2023 17:16
(Vienna)
M 2.3 292 km SSW
from Innsbruck
Nov 22, 2023 15:41
(Vienna)
M 2.2 138 km SE
from Innsbruck
Nov 22, 2023 12:01
(Vienna)
M 2.0 241 km WNW
from Dornbirn
Nov 21, 2023 14:22
(Vienna)
M 2.0 226 km W
from Dornbirn
Nov 20, 2023 11:55
(Vienna)
M 2.0 212 km W
from Dornbirn
Nov 19, 2023 21:06
(Vienna)
M 2.6 294 km NE
from Vienna
Nov 18, 2023 00:54
(Vienna)
M 2.0 73 km WNW
from Dornbirn
Nov 17, 2023 21:12
(Vienna)
M 2.0 90 km SSE
from Dornbirn
Nov 16, 2023 14:11
(Vienna)
M 2.0 191 km W
from Dornbirn
Nov 14, 2023 19:54
(Vienna)
M 2.8 300 km E
from Vienna
Nov 14, 2023 11:59
(Vienna)
M 2.7 167 km WNW
from Dornbirn
Nov 13, 2023 10:13
(Vienna)
M 2.6 284 km S
from Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
Nov 13, 2023 02:56
(Vienna)
M 2.7 189 km SSE
from Graz
Nov 12, 2023 03:35
(Vienna)
M 2.0 253 km S
from Innsbruck
Nov 11, 2023 23:02
(Vienna)
M 2.2 249 km S
from Innsbruck
Nov 11, 2023 18:19
(Vienna)
M 3.0 137 km S
from Graz
Nov 11, 2023 09:28
(Vienna)
M 2.2 86 km WSW
from Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
Nov 11, 2023 03:10
(Vienna)
M 2.6 138 km S
from Graz

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Recent Austria Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Austria. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Austria and elsewhere.

Austria Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
7 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.1
Nov 28, 2023 13:29

Average

A total of 78 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Austria in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 7 earthquakes per year

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Austria in 2020. A total of 21 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Austria that year. The strongest had a 6.4 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Austria with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Austria in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Austria during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Austria (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 76 97.44%
Mag. 5 1 1.28%
Mag. 6 1 1.28%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Austria

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.4
On Dec 29, 2020 12:19.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.5
On May 6, 1976 21:00.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Austria occurred on Dec 29, 2020 12:19 local time (Europe/Vienna timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 193 kilometers (120 mi) south-southeast of Graz, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Austria in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on May 6, 1976 21:00, 84 kilometers (52 mi) south-southeast of Klagenfurt am Wörthersee. It is the strongest earthquake near Austria in the past 123 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Austria in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Austria.

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Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Austria.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 29, 2020 12:19
(Vienna)
M 6.4 193 km SSE
from Graz
Mar 22, 2020 06:24
(Vienna)
M 5.3 258 km S
from Vienna
Dec 29, 2020 12:23
(Vienna)
M 4.9 196 km SSE
from Graz
Dec 28, 2020 06:28
(Vienna)
M 4.8 189 km SSE
from Graz
Feb 16, 2023 10:47
(Vienna)
M 4.7 187 km S
from Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
Jan 6, 2021 18:01
(Vienna)
M 4.7 192 km SSE
from Graz
Apr 6, 2021 10:54
(Vienna)
M 4.7 216 km SSE
from Graz
Aug 17, 2021 01:58
(Vienna)
M 4.6 187 km SSE
from Graz
Nov 1, 2020 14:15
(Vienna)
M 4.6 273 km SSE
from Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
Dec 29, 2020 15:36
(Vienna)
M 4.6 232 km S
from Innsbruck

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Earthquakes by region of Austria

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Austria.

When was the last earthquake in Austria?

A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Austria on the afternoon of November 28, 2023 at 13:29 local time (Europe/Vienna). The center of this earthquake was located 225km west of Dornbirn at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Austria in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Austria?

A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Austria on the evening of May 6, 1976 at 21:00 local time (Europe/Vienna). The center of this earthquake was located 84km west-southwest of Klagenfurt am Wörthersee at a depth of 9km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Austria since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Austria?

In the past 10 years, 78 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Austria. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 47 days.