Lech: Earthquake of strength 3.1 shakes the region

Lech: Earthquake of strength 3.1 shakes the region

In the early morning hours, at 3:15 a.m., the Lech region experienced a noticeable earthquake in Vorarlberg. According to the reports from Geosphere Austria, the Austrian earthworks service, the strength of quake was 3.1. The quake was clearly perceptible within a radius of around 15 kilometers, which frightened some residents.

Although the quake was easy to noticeably, there was no specific indications of damage to buildings according to the information from the earth's work. In the case of earthquakes of this strength, no significant damage is to be expected, which is a soothing message for the local population.

Details on the earthquake

Seismological activity in Vorarlberg has occasionally produced such vibrations in the past. However, this special event shows how sensitive the region is. The strength of 3.1 is in the lower area of the scale, but this intensity can still cause fear and unrest in people who were in their sleep at that time.

Most people in the area reported that they perceived the quake as a gentle shock or shock. The notification of geosphere Austria also brings clarity about the situation by underlining that such earthquakes generally do not cause any serious security problems. "Damage to buildings is not to be expected in the event of earthquakes of this strength," said the earthquake service.

The event in Lech revitalizes awareness of seismic activities in the Alps, where such vibrations can occur more often. Even if larger earthquakes are rare in this region, this experience shows that the earth movements should also be taken seriously in the Alpine region. More details on this topic can be found in a detailed report www.oe24.at .