M1.2 Depth: 9.1 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Sistrans, Tyrol (Austria)

UTC time: 2026-09-03 03:44:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Sistrans, Tyrol (Austria) on September 3, 2026 at 03:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M1.2

Depth

9.1 km

UTC time

2026-09-03 03:44:43 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Austria

State

Tyrol

City

Sistrans

County

Bezirk Innsbruck-Land

Village

Sistrans

Source

ingv

Coordinates

47.23580, 11.45970

Temperature

9.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9.1 km

9.1 km — close to the regional average (9.6 km)

Regional average: 9.6 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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West Eifel Volcanic Field

Distance: 470 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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