M1.6 Depth: 9.8 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Innsbruck, Tyrol (Austria)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 10:52:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Innsbruck, Tyrol (Austria) on August 18, 2026 at 10:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by INGV.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

9.8 km

UTC time

2026-08-18 10:52:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Austria

State

Tyrol

City

Innsbruck

Source

ingv

Coordinates

47.30830, 11.37980

Temperature

11.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9.8 km

9.8 km — close to the regional average (9.7 km)

Regional average: 9.7 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: 460 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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