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M2.2 Depth: 8.7 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Tschagguns, Vorarlberg (Austria)

UTC time: 2025-12-16 14:17:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 16, 2025 at 14:17 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Tschagguns, Vorarlberg (Austria). With a focal depth of about 9 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
8.7 km
UTC time
2025-12-16 14:17:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Austria
State
Vorarlberg
City
Tschagguns
County
Bezirk Bludenz
Village
Tschagguns
Source
emsc_at
Coordinates
47.03300, 9.82730
Temperature
3.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.7 km
Shallow
8.7 km
8.7 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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