Latest earthquakes near Wiener Neustadt, Lower Austria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Wiener Neustadt, Lower Austria, Austria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Wiener Neustadt? If an earthquake is happening right now near Wiener Neustadt (also known as Bečko Novo Mjesto), it will show up within minutes.
Wiener Neustadt Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 38 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Wiener Neustadt, Lower 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 Wiener Neustadt in 2020. A total of 13 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Wiener Neustadt 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 Wiener Neustadt in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Wiener Neustadt 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 | 36 | 94.74% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 2.63% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 2.63% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Wiener Neustadt
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Wiener Neustadt 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 Wiener Neustadt 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 Wiener Neustadt 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 Wiener Neustadt, Lower 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 Wiener Neustadt.
Nearest earthquakes from Wiener Neustadt
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Wiener Neustadt, Lower Austria. 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 Wiener Neustadt.
When was the last earthquake in Wiener Neustadt, Lower Austria?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Wiener Neustadt on the evening of December 11, 2024 at 23:03 local time (Europe/Vienna). The center of this earthquake was located 284km north-east of Wiener Neustadt at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Wiener Neustadt, Lower Austria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Wiener Neustadt, Lower Austria?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Wiener Neustadt 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 Wiener Neustadt since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Wiener Neustadt, Lower Austria?
In the past 10 years, 38 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Wiener Neustadt. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 96 days.
