M4.5 Depth: 2.7 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Semmering, Lower Austria (Austria)

UTC time: 2026-07-23 23:59:06 UTC Local time: —

M4.5 earthquake near Semmering on Jul 23, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M4.5 Earthquake near Semmering, Lower Austria (Austria) · 2026-07-23 23:59:06 UTC

About this earthquake

On July 23, 2026 at 23:59 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Semmering, Lower Austria (Austria). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

2.7 km

UTC time

2026-07-23 23:59:06 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Austria

State

Lower Austria

City

Semmering

County

Bezirk Neunkirchen

Village

Semmering - Kurort

Source

emsc

Coordinates

47.64130, 15.80180

Temperature

9.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

2.7 km

2.7 km — shallower than the regional average (10 km)

Regional average: 10 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

Estimated impact

12 Felt reports · max reported intensity 5.3

Tectonic context

Located on the Eurasia Plate.

Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ Africa · about 960 km away

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