Latest earthquakes near Salzburg today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Salzburg, Austria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Salzburg? If an earthquake is happening right now near Salzburg (also known as Salisburgo), it will show up within minutes.
Salzburg Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 16 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Salzburg in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Salzburg in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Salzburg 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 | 16 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Salzburg
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Salzburg occurred on Jan 30, 2015 01:45 local time (Europe/Vienna timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.4 and struck 155 kilometers (96 mi) south of Salzburg, at a depth of 6 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Salzburg in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on May 6, 1976 21:00, 161 kilometers (100 mi) south of Salzburg. It is the strongest earthquake near Salzburg 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 Salzburg 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 Salzburg.
Nearest earthquakes from Salzburg
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Salzburg. 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 Salzburg.
When was the last earthquake in Salzburg?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Salzburg on the evening of May 13, 2024 at 21:57 local time (Europe/Vienna). The center of this earthquake was located 251km south of Salzburg at a depth of 32km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Salzburg in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Salzburg?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Salzburg on the evening of May 6, 1976 at 21:00 local time (Europe/Vienna). The center of this earthquake was located 161km south of Salzburg at a depth of 9km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Salzburg since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Salzburg?
In the past 10 years, 16 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Salzburg. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 228 days.
