Latest earthquakes near Graz, Styria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Graz, Styria, Austria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Graz? If an earthquake is happening right now near Graz, it will show up within minutes.
Graz Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 45 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Graz, Styria 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 Graz in 2020. A total of 14 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Graz 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 Graz in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Graz 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 | 43 | 95.56% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 2.22% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 2.22% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Graz
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Graz 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 Graz 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 Graz 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 Graz, Styria 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 Graz.
Nearest earthquakes from Graz
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Graz, Styria. 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 Graz.
When was the last earthquake in Graz, Styria?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Graz on the afternoon of January 17, 2025 at 17:36 local time (Europe/Vienna). The center of this earthquake was located 278km southwest of Graz at a depth of 29km under water in the Adriatic Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Graz, Styria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Graz, Styria?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Graz 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 Graz since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Graz, Styria?
In the past 10 years, 45 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Graz. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 81 days.
