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M1.2 Depth: -0.4 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Altstaetten SG (Austria)

UTC time: 2025-11-19 10:25:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Altstaetten SG (Austria) on November 19, 2025 at 10:25 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by ETHZ/SED.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
-0.4 km
UTC time
2025-11-19 10:25:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Austria
City
Vorarlberg
Source
ethz
Coordinates
47.32786, 9.59894
Temperature
2.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.4 km
Shallow
-0.4 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (10.4 km)
Regional average: 10.4 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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: 375 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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