Series of earthquakes in the Alps: Experts believe major catastrophes are possible at any time. As of: February 19, 2024, 7:21 p.m By: Johannes Welte CommentsPressSplit A previously harmless series of earthquakes has been shaking the northern Alps since the beginning of January.

On January 23rd, at 4:50 a.m., the strongest earthquake to date with a magnitude of 3.9 on the Richter scale woke people from their sleep in the border triangle.