Earthquakes in May 2026
In May, two minor earthquakes were felt in Austria. The epicenters were in Vorarlberg and Carinthia.
On May 20 at 6:11 p.m. CEST, a minor earthquake with a magnitude of 1.0 was recorded near Klösterle, Vorarlberg (47.14°N, 10.09°E). It was faintly felt, and a rumbling sound was heard. The intensity was 2 to 3 on the 12-level European Macroseismic Scale (EMS-98).
On May 23 at 9:07 p.m. an earthquake occurred near Dellach im Drautal, Carinthia (46.75°N, 13.07°E). With a magnitude of 1.7, it was clearly felt by several residents. A loud bang was heard, and some people were startled and left the building. The intensity reached 4 on the EMS-98 scale in Dellach.
Excerpt from the short form of the 12-level European Macroseismic Scale 1998, based on Mercalli-Sieberg.
- Degree 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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