M1.2 Depth: 11.8 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Sölden, Tyrol (Austria)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 15:56:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 18, 2026 at 15:56 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Sölden, Tyrol (Austria). With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M1.2

Depth

11.8 km

UTC time

2026-07-18 15:56:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Austria

State

Tyrol

City

Sölden

County

Bezirk Imst

Source

ingv

Coordinates

46.82300, 10.83250

Temperature

16.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11.8 km

11.8 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: 474 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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