Magnitude of 1.9 – “Thundering, rumbling”: earthquake in the Tyrolean lowlands

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A mild but clearly noticeable earthquake occurred in the Tyrolean lowlands on Monday morning. The epicenter was located east of Wattens in the municipality of Terfens (Schwaz district) and had a magnitude of 1.9.

According to the Austrian seismological service GeoSphere Austria, a “clear shock” was felt around 9:12 a.m. and “thunder and rumbling from underground” were also heard. However, damage to buildings is not expected at this level.

Report perceptions
The earthquake agency has asked the population to report anything they have noticed. This can be done via the web form, the QuakeWatch Austria app or by post to the following address: Austrian Seismological Service, GeoSphere Austria – Federal Institute for Geology, Geophysics, Climatology and Meteorology, Hohe Warte 38, 1190 Vienna.

Source: Krone

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