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M2.0 Depth: -1.7 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Lech, Vorarlberg (Austria)

UTC time: 2026-08-27 21:15:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Lech, Vorarlberg (Austria) on August 27, 2026 at 21:15 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
-1.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-27 21:15:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Austria
State
Vorarlberg
City
Lech
County
Bezirk Bludenz
Village
Lech
Source
emsc_at
Coordinates
47.19920, 10.07220
Temperature
20.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -1.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -1.7 km
Shallow
-1.7 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (9.6 km)
Regional average: 9.6 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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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    Distance: 406 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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