Latest earthquakes near Vienna, Austria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Vienna, Austria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Vienna? If an earthquake is happening right now near Vienna (also known as Wien), it will show up within minutes.
Vienna Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 21 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Vienna, Austria in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Vienna in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Vienna 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 | 20 | 95.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 4.76% |
| 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 Vienna
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Vienna occurred on Mar 22, 2020 06:24 local time (Europe/Vienna timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 258 kilometers (160 mi) south of Vienna, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Vienna in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Vienna, 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 Vienna.
Earthquakes by city in Vienna
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Vienna, Austria.
Use this regional Vienna earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Meidling, Hernals, Hietzing and Innere Stadt.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Vienna.
When was the last earthquake in Vienna, Austria?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Vienna on the afternoon of December 18, 2024 at 14:20 local time (Europe/Vienna). The center of this earthquake was located 298km north-east of Vienna at a depth of 1km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Vienna, Austria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Vienna, Austria?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Vienna on the morning of March 22, 2020 at 06:24 local time (Europe/Vienna). The center of this earthquake was located 258km south of Vienna at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Vienna since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Vienna, Austria?
In the past 10 years, 21 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Vienna. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 174 days.
