Latest earthquakes near Carinthia, Austria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Carinthia, Austria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Carinthia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Carinthia (also known as Koruška), it will show up within minutes.
Carinthia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 53 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Carinthia, Austria in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Carinthia in 2020. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Carinthia that year. The strongest had a 6.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Carinthia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Carinthia 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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 51 | 96.23% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.89% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.89% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Carinthia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Carinthia occurred on Dec 29, 2020 12:19 local time (Europe/Vienna timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 201 kilometers (125 mi) south-east of Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Carinthia 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-east of Klagenfurt am Wörthersee. It is the strongest earthquake near Carinthia in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Carinthia, 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 Carinthia.
Earthquakes by city in Carinthia
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Carinthia, Austria.
Use this regional Carinthia earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Villach, Sankt Peter and Sankt Martin.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Carinthia.
When was the last earthquake in Carinthia, Austria?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Carinthia on the afternoon of January 17, 2025 at 17:36 local time (Europe/Vienna). The center of this earthquake was located 180km southwest of Klagenfurt am Wörthersee at a depth of 29km under water in the Adriatic Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Carinthia, Austria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Carinthia, Austria?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Carinthia 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 Carinthia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Carinthia, Austria?
In the past 10 years, 53 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Carinthia. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 69 days.
