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M2.4 Depth: 6.6 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Laterns-Bonacker, Vorarlberg (Austria)

UTC time: 2025-12-09 15:11:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 9, 2025 at 15:11 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Laterns-Bonacker, Vorarlberg (Austria). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.6 km
Shallow
6.6 km
6.6 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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    Distance: 387 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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