Earthquake in Wiener Neustadt: Shaking, not damage!
Earthquake in Wiener Neustadt: Shaking, not damage!
In early Wednesday morning, at 5:24 a.m., the region around Sollenau in the Wiener Neustadt district was shaken by a noticeable earthquake of the strength. As the Kleine Zeitung were affected by the shook. Fortunately, there were no injuries and no damage to buildings.
Geosphere Austria, the Austrian earthworks service, confirmed that no significant damage can be expected. Such vibrations are not an isolated case in Styria: About nine earthquakes take place there on average every year, with most of them run lightly. According to the Volcano Discovery There are easy quake every eight years and serious damage in buildings every 40 years.
geological background
The geographical location of Styria makes the region susceptible to earthquakes. Here the African and the European plate press each other, which led to the development of the Alps. These plate tectonic activities mean that pent -up energy is released in the alternative regions of the plate overlay in the form of earthquakes. Even shifts in the millimeter range can trigger noticeable shocks.
Interestingly, the last severe earthquake in Styria was 800 years ago when a tremor 5.4 was registered in Kindberg in the mid -13th century. Detailed information on historical earthquakes and its effects can also be found on the Earthquakes Volcano discovery page.In summary, it can be said that the region around Wiener Neustadt got off lightly this morning. While the geology of Styria continues to be a challenge, residents can trust the reliability of the earthworks. Let's look forward to the coming years - May the ground remain calm!
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