Seismic Activity in Austria
Over the past 30 days, there have been 1 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 4.2 event near 1 km E of Schottwien, Austria.
Earthquakes in Austria
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M4.2
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Austria
Over the past 30 days, Austria has recorded 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 1 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 1 shallow (<70 km). 1 of the epicenters were offshore. 1 event produced at least one felt report, totalling 13 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. All 1 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.
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| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 days ago 2026-07-23 23:59:07 UTC | 4.2mb | 1 km E of Schottwien, Austria 47.657°, 15.887° | 10.0 km | 13 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 23, 2026 at 23:59 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 1 km E of Schottwien, Austria. The event was offshore. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
Legend:
Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)
Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports
MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)
Alert: PAGER alert level
Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)
Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist
Click any row to see additional technical details.
Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days1
2026 (M2.5+)2
Largest (30 Days)
M4.2
1 km E of Schottwien, Austria
4 days ago
Largest in 2026
M4.2
1 km E of Schottwien, Austria
4 days ago
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
About Austria
Austria lies in the Eastern Alps and experiences moderate seismic activity from the collision between the Adriatic microplate and the Eurasian Plate.
Austria Earthquakes 2026
In 2026, Austria has recorded 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Austria in 2026 was a magnitude 4.2 event near Schottwien, Austria.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many earthquakes occur in Austria?
In the past 30 days, 1 earthquakes have been recorded in the Austria region.
What was the biggest recent earthquake in Austria?
The largest recent earthquake in the Austria area was a magnitude 4.2 event that occurred 1 km E of Schottwien, Austria.
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