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M1.2 Depth: 8.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near AUSTRIA (Austria)

UTC time: 2025-10-09 08:23:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 9, 2025 at 08:23 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near AUSTRIA (Austria). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-09 08:23:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Austria
City
Kärnten
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.66470, 13.66460
Temperature
16.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 km — close to 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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