Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 2.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Vorarlberg
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M1.7 Earthquake near AUSTRIA (Austria)
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About this earthquake
On May 17, 2025 at 01:50 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near AUSTRIA (Austria). With a focal depth of about 2 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.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
c499a8d183f25a61c6a1123f1c4ae5021c8b7100
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-17 01:50:50 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.09920,
10.07770
Temperature
3.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
2 km
2 km — shallower than 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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