Linz
Linz: earthquakes and wildfires
Was there an earthquake or a fire near Linz just now? Live map within 100 km, the strongest earthquakes, the largest fires and statistics for Linz, Austria.
Live map – Linz
Earthquakes within 100 km of the city centre.
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Linz
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Linz
Linz has recorded 39 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1978. The strongest was M4.5 in 1983.
Satellites have detected 1 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 36 km².
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Earthquakes
39 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1978 within 100 km. The strongest was M4.5.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 18 km WSW of Mariazell, Austria | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2021 | 1 | M3.9 |
| 2008 | 2 | M3.8 |
| 2006 | 1 | M3.0 |
| 2005 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 2003 | 1 | M3.3 |
| 2002 | 1 | M3.1 |
| 2000 | 2 | M3.4 |
| 1999 | 3 | M3.9 |
| 1998 | 3 | M3.5 |
| 1997 | 3 | M3.4 |
| 1994 | 5 | M3.5 |
| 1993 | 1 | M3.0 |
| 1990 | 2 | M3.7 |
| 1989 | 3 | M3.5 |
| 1988 | 1 | M3.6 |
| 1987 | 1 | M3.4 |
| 1986 | 1 | M3.6 |
| 1985 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 1984 | 1 | M3.4 |
| 1983 | 3 | M4.5 |
| 1981 | 1 | M3.7 |
| 1978 | 1 | M3.4 |
Wildfires
One major fire within 100 km in our records, covering about 36 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 km² | 5 km SE of Linz, Austria | Active |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 km² | 5 km SE of Linz, Austria | Active |