Latest earthquakes near Lower Austria, Austria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lower Austria, Austria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lower Austria? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lower Austria (also known as Donja Austrija), it will show up within minutes.
Lower Austria Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 37 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lower Austria, Austria in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Lower Austria in 2020. A total of 13 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Lower Austria 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 Lower Austria in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Lower 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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 35 | 94.59% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 2.7% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 2.7% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Lower Austria
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lower Austria occurred on Dec 29, 2020 12:19 local time (Europe/Vienna timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 265 kilometers (165 mi) south of Wiener Neustadt, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Lower Austria in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on May 6, 1976 21:00, 276 kilometers (171 mi) south of Wiener Neustadt. It is the strongest earthquake near Lower Austria in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Lower Austria, 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 Lower Austria.
Earthquakes by city in Lower Austria
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Lower Austria, Austria.
Use this regional Lower Austria earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Baden, Weinzierl bei Krems, Sankt Pölten, Mödling, Stockerau, Klosterneuburg, Amstetten and Perchtoldsdorf.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Lower Austria.
When was the last earthquake in Lower Austria, Austria?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Lower Austria on the morning of May 4, 2024 at 10:16 local time (Europe/Vienna). The center of this earthquake was located 271km south of Wiener Neustadt at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lower Austria, Austria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lower Austria, Austria?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Lower Austria on the evening of May 6, 1976 at 21:00 local time (Europe/Vienna). The center of this earthquake was located 276km southwest of Wiener Neustadt at a depth of 9km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Lower Austria since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lower Austria, Austria?
In the past 10 years, 37 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lower Austria. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 99 days.
