Latest earthquakes near Vorarlberg, Austria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Vorarlberg, Austria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Vorarlberg? If an earthquake is happening right now near Vorarlberg, it will show up within minutes.
Vorarlberg Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 28 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Vorarlberg, 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 Vorarlberg in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Vorarlberg 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 | 28 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Vorarlberg
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Vorarlberg occurred on Dec 29, 2020 15:36 local time (Europe/Vienna timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 267 kilometers (166 mi) south-southeast of Dornbirn, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Vorarlberg in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on May 6, 1976 21:00, 293 kilometers (182 mi) south-southeast of Dornbirn. It is the strongest earthquake near Vorarlberg 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 Vorarlberg, 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 Vorarlberg.
Earthquakes by city in Vorarlberg
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Vorarlberg, Austria.
Use this regional Vorarlberg earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Feldkirch, Bregenz, Lustenau and Hohenems.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Vorarlberg.
When was the last earthquake in Vorarlberg, Austria?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Vorarlberg on the morning of January 20, 2025 at 09:12 local time (Europe/Vienna). The center of this earthquake was located 253km west-northwest of Dornbirn at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Vorarlberg, Austria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Vorarlberg, Austria?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Vorarlberg on the evening of May 6, 1976 at 21:00 local time (Europe/Vienna). The center of this earthquake was located 293km east-southeast of Dornbirn at a depth of 9km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Vorarlberg since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Vorarlberg, Austria?
In the past 10 years, 28 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Vorarlberg. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 130 days.
