Magnitude
M2.4
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC_AT
Steiermark · Mürzzuschlag
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M2.4 Earthquake near Mürzzuschlag, Steiermark (Austria)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Mürzzuschlag, Steiermark (Austria) on March 1, 2026 at 04:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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.
Details
ID
4a77f08bc518b7c25f7fa2761c764f79d4384d4f
Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-01 04:16:10 UTC
Local time
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City
County
Source
emsc_at
Coordinates
47.61200,
15.70800
Temperature
7.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (9.1 km)
Regional average: 9.1 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
Austria
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 21 Catalogue entries
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