Latest earthquakes near Styria, Austria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Styria, Austria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Styria? If an earthquake is happening right now near Styria (also known as Štajerska), it will show up within minutes.
Styria Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 44 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Styria, Austria in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 4 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Styria in 2020. A total of 14 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Styria 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 Styria in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Styria 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 | 42 | 95.45% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 2.27% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 2.27% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Styria
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Styria occurred on Dec 29, 2020 12:19 local time (Europe/Vienna timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 193 kilometers (120 mi) south-southeast of Graz, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Styria in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on May 6, 1976 21:00, 184 kilometers (114 mi) south-southeast of Graz. It is the strongest earthquake near Styria 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 Styria, 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 Styria.
Earthquakes by city in Styria
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Styria, Austria.
Use this regional Styria earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Jakomini, Lend, Gries, Geidorf, Eggenberg, Andritz, Straßgang, Sankt Leonhard, Wetzelsdorf and Sankt Peter.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Styria.
When was the last earthquake in Styria, Austria?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Styria on the morning of May 4, 2024 at 10:16 local time (Europe/Vienna). The center of this earthquake was located 200km south-southeast of Graz at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Styria, Austria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Styria, Austria?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Styria on the evening of May 6, 1976 at 21:00 local time (Europe/Vienna). The center of this earthquake was located 184km west-southwest of Graz at a depth of 9km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Styria since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Styria, Austria?
In the past 10 years, 44 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Styria. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 83 days.
