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M1.2 Depth: 8.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Finkenstein am Faaker See, Kärnten (Austria)

UTC time: 2026-01-06 06:41:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Finkenstein am Faaker See, Kärnten (Austria) on January 6, 2026 at 06:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 km — close to 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.

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