Latest earthquakes near Upper Austria, Austria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Upper Austria, Austria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Upper Austria? If an earthquake is happening right now near Upper Austria (also known as Alta Austria), it will show up within minutes.
Upper Austria Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Upper Austria, Austria 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 Upper Austria in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Upper 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 | 14 | 93.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 6.67% |
| 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 Upper Austria
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Upper Austria occurred on Mar 22, 2020 06:24 local time (Europe/Vienna timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 296 kilometers (184 mi) south-southeast of Linz, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Upper Austria in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on May 6, 1976 21:00, 230 kilometers (143 mi) south-southeast of Linz. It is the strongest earthquake near Upper 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 Upper 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 Upper Austria.
Earthquakes by city in Upper Austria
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Upper Austria, Austria.
Use this regional Upper Austria earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Steyr and Wels.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Upper Austria.
When was the last earthquake in Upper Austria, Austria?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Upper Austria on the night of May 1, 2024 at 03:58 local time (Europe/Vienna). The center of this earthquake was located 265km north-northwest of Linz at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Upper Austria, Austria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Upper Austria, Austria?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Upper Austria on the evening of May 6, 1976 at 21:00 local time (Europe/Vienna). The center of this earthquake was located 230km south-southwest of Linz at a depth of 9km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Upper Austria since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Upper Austria, Austria?
In the past 10 years, 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Upper Austria. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 243 days.
