Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 8.7 km
- Source
- EMSC_AT
Vorarlberg · Tschagguns
Country overviewAustria · Vorarlberg
M2.2 Earthquake near Tschagguns, Vorarlberg (Austria)
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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
ID
b7f07cbb8de6c460a5679287ecf700166176f603
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
8.7 km
UTC time
2025-12-16 14:17:37 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Tschagguns
Source
emsc_at
Coordinates
47.03300,
9.82730
Temperature
3.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8.7 km
8.7 km — close to the regional average (9.1 km)
Regional average: 9.1 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 21 Catalogue entries
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