M1.5 Depth: 9.2 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Ferlach, Carinthia (Austria)

UTC time: 2026-07-19 18:07:31 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 19, 2026 at 18:07 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Ferlach, Carinthia (Austria). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
9.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-19 18:07:31 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Village
Bodental/Poden
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.44000, 14.23000
Temperature
13.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.2 km
Shallow
9.2 km
9.2 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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