Latest earthquakes near Dornbirn, Vorarlberg today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Dornbirn, Vorarlberg, Austria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Dornbirn? If an earthquake is happening right now near Dornbirn, it will show up within minutes.
Dornbirn Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 28 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Dornbirn, Vorarlberg 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 Dornbirn in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Dornbirn 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 Dornbirn
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dornbirn 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 Dornbirn 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 Dornbirn 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 Dornbirn, Vorarlberg 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 Dornbirn.
Nearest earthquakes from Dornbirn
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Dornbirn, Vorarlberg. 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 Dornbirn.
When was the last earthquake in Dornbirn, Vorarlberg?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Dornbirn 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 Dornbirn, Vorarlberg in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Dornbirn, Vorarlberg?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Dornbirn 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 Dornbirn since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Dornbirn, Vorarlberg?
In the past 10 years, 28 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dornbirn. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 130 days.
