Latest earthquakes near Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Carinthia today
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Klagenfurt am Wörthersee Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 54 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Carinthia 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 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee in 2020. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Klagenfurt am Wörthersee 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 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Klagenfurt am Wörthersee 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 | 52 | 96.3% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.85% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.85% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Klagenfurt am Wörthersee 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 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee 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 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee 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 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Carinthia 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 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee.
Nearest earthquakes from Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Carinthia. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Klagenfurt am Wörthersee.
When was the last earthquake in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Carinthia?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Klagenfurt am Wörthersee on the afternoon of February 27, 2025 at 13:30 local time (Europe/Vienna). The center of this earthquake was located 182km west-southwest of Klagenfurt am Wörthersee at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Carinthia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Carinthia?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Klagenfurt am Wörthersee 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 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Carinthia?
In the past 10 years, 54 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Klagenfurt am Wörthersee. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 68 days.
