Latest earthquakes near Linz, Upper Austria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Linz, Upper Austria, Austria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Linz? If an earthquake is happening right now near Linz, it will show up within minutes.
Linz Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Linz, Upper 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 Linz in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Linz 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 | 94.12% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 5.88% |
| 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 Linz
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Linz 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 Linz 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 Linz 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 Linz, Upper 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 Linz.
Nearest earthquakes from Linz
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Linz, Upper 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 Linz.
When was the last earthquake in Linz, Upper Austria?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Linz on the evening of January 16, 2025 at 22:49 local time (Europe/Vienna). The center of this earthquake was located 236km south-southwest of Linz at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Linz, Upper Austria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Linz, Upper Austria?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Linz 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 Linz since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Linz, Upper Austria?
In the past 10 years, 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Linz. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 215 days.
