Earthquakes in June 2026
In June, four earthquakes were felt in Austria. The epicenters were in Liechtenstein, Styria and Tyrol.
On June 1 at 9:31 p.m. CEST, a minor earthquake with a magnitude of 2.0 occurred near Eschen in northern Liechtenstein (47.21°N, 9.53°E). It was faintly felt by a few people in Feldkirch, who reported hearing a rumbling sound and feeling a slight tremor. The intensity in Austria was 2 to 3 on the 12-level European Macroseismic Scale (EMS-98).
The epicenter of a weak earthquake with a magnitude of 1.4 was located west of Altaussee, Styria (47.64°N, 13.72°E) on June 13 at 4:13 p.m. It was felt rarely in Altaussee, and a bang was heard. The intensity reached 3 on the EMS-98 scale.
Southeast of Telfs, Tyrol (47.29°N, 11.09°E), a magnitude 2.2 earthquake occurred on June 17 at 9:19 p.m., which was felt by many people. A total of 114 perception reports were received, more than half of them from Telfs. Near the epicenter, the tremors were clearly felt, with an intensity of 4 on the EMS-98 scale.
Another clearly perceptible earthquake occurred on the night of June 29 at 1:17 a.m. in the Imst area, Tyrol (47.20°N, 10.70°E). It was felt by numerous people, many of them were awakened from their sleep. With a magnitude of 2.7, the tremors were partly frightening; buildings shook and objects moved clearly. The epicenter was near Imsterberg, and the intensity reached a maximum of 4 on the EMS-98 scale.
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Epicenters and intensities of the earthquakes felt in Austria in June 2026. For the earthquake in Liechtenstein the local intensity in Austria is shown on the map. © GeoSphere Austria.
Excerpt from the short form of the 12-level European Macroseismic Scale 1998, based on Mercalli-Sieberg.
- 2 – Scarcely: The tremor is felt only by a very few individuals at rest and in an especially receptive position indoors.
- Degree 3 – Weak: The earthquake is felt indoors by a few. People at rest feel a swaying or light trembling. Hanging objects swing slightly.
- Degree 4 – Largely observed: The earthquake is felt indoors by many and felt outdoors only by very few. A few people are awakened, the vibration is moderate, slight trembling of the building or room. Glasses, windows and doors rattle, light furniture shakes visibly.
UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) = GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Data for worldwide earthquakes according to U.S. Geological Survey M: Magnitude (logarithmic energy scale) Information provided without guarantee
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