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M1.8 Depth: 3.8 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Confine Italia-Austria (AUSTRIA) (Austria)

UTC time: 2025-12-17 22:20:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Confine Italia-Austria (AUSTRIA) (Austria) on December 17, 2025 at 22:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by INGV.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
3.8 km
UTC time
2025-12-17 22:20:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Austria
City
Tirol
Source
ingv
Coordinates
47.09480, 11.17580
Temperature
-0.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.8 km
Shallow
3.8 km
3.8 km — shallower than 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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