Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Lower Austria · Gloggnitz
Country overviewAustria · Lower Austria
M4.6 Earthquake near Gloggnitz, Lower Austria (Austria)
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About this earthquake
On July 23, 2026 at 23:59 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Gloggnitz, Lower Austria (Austria). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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 GFZ.
Details
ID
99a27500d3e14a5b42ebdc4cf298e9fe0f74e4ec
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-23 23:59:08 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Aue
Source
gfz
Coordinates
47.67000,
15.90000
Temperature
9.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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
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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Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 4 Catalogue entries
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