The earth shook in Austria on Wednesday night. A magnitude of 3.1 was measured. It was clearly noticeable within a radius of 15 kilometers.
Lech – An unusual series of earthquakes recently hit Croatia. Also in Italy the earth moved and woke people near Lake Garda from their sleep. Residents and visitors in neighboring Austria were shaken even more violently on Wednesday night (October 16th).
More violent than recently in neighboring countries: an earthquake of magnitude 3.1 shakes Austria
At around 3:15 a.m., an earthquake shook the Lech am Vorarlberg region, as several Austrian media outlets unanimously reported. Accordingly, the Austrian earthquake service Geosphere Austria measured a magnitude of 3.1 on the macroseismic intensity scale. The Italian earthquake service However, recorded a magnitude of 3.0. The earthquakes in Italy and Croatia were milder, with magnitudes of 2 and 2.8.
The quake was clearly felt within a radius of around 15 kilometers, it is said ORF.at. There was no damage. According to the twelve-point scale, earthquakes of this strength are usually noticeable for people in buildings, but they do not have any serious consequences. “People at rest feel a slight vibration or shaking,” is how the experts summarize quakes of this strength.
This Intensity scale helps to assess the magnitude of the vibrations and their potential impact on the surrounding area. Minor damage to buildings is only to be expected from strength 6 onwards. From magnitude 4 onwards, you can hear a clear rumbling sound, as was the case with an earthquake at the beginning of 2024, which was also felt in four countries. (rku)
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