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M1.1 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Lesachtal, Kärnten (Austria)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 04:25:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Lesachtal, Kärnten (Austria) on January 16, 2026 at 04:25 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by INGV.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-16 04:25:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Austria
State
Kärnten
City
Lesachtal
County
Bezirk Hermagor
Source
ingv
Coordinates
46.69780, 12.82080
Temperature
-0.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (10.4 km)
Regional average: 10.4 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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