Earthquake in Fulpmes: Slight vibrations cause excitement

Earthquake in Fulpmes: Slight vibrations cause excitement

On Thursday evening, a slight earthquake was registered in the Tyrolean district of Innsbruck-Land, more precisely south of Fulpmes. The vibrations that originated at 8:19 p.m. were recorded by the "Geosphere Austria" weather and earthworks with a strength of 3.6 on the judge's scale.

The quake was clearly noticeable; Many residents reported clinking glasses and shaky furniture. Despite the perceptibility of these vibrations, no damage has so far been reported, which indicates that the strength of the quake is classified as low.

frequency of earth movements

This was the second earthquake for the region in a short time. Just a few days earlier, on Monday, the Schwaz area experienced a slight tremor with a thickness of 2.8. Such phenomena are not unusual in this mountain range, but the frequency of the last shocks raises questions.

The authorities have so far notified any further information on security measures or other relevant developments. The vibrations are clearly noticeable, especially near the epicentrum, which shows that the geological activity in the area is examined.

earthquake of this strength can certainly cause natural unrest in the region, especially if, as in the current case, they occur in a relatively short sequence. Experts emphasize that the likelihood of such earth movements is very low, which in the reports of geosphere Austria . This assessment gives the population a certain calm.

The current situation continues to be observed by the responsible specialist authorities, whereby both citizens and tourists are asked to be attentive and, in the event of further vibrations, to pursue the official messages.

The tremor and its effects on the region can also be followed exactly in media reporting so that interested parties can stay up to date.