Latest earthquakes near Lääne-Virumaa, Estonia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lääne-Virumaa, Estonia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lääne-Virumaa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lääne-Virumaa (also known as Rietumviru apriņķis), it will show up within minutes.
Lääne-Virumaa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lääne-Virumaa, Estonia in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Lääne-Virumaa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 4 or above have occurred near Lääne-Virumaa during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Lääne-Virumaa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lääne-Virumaa occurred on Sep 1, 2023 10:44 local time (Europe/Tallinn timezone). It had a magnitude of 4 and struck 86 kilometers (53 mi) north-northeast of Rakvere, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Lääne-Virumaa in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Lääne-Virumaa, Estonia in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Lääne-Virumaa.
Earthquakes by city in Lääne-Virumaa
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Lääne-Virumaa, Estonia.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Lääne-Virumaa.
When was the last earthquake in Lääne-Virumaa, Estonia?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Lääne-Virumaa on the afternoon of December 27, 2023 at 14:53 local time (Europe/Tallinn). The center of this earthquake was located 290km north-east of Rakvere at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lääne-Virumaa, Estonia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lääne-Virumaa, Estonia?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Lääne-Virumaa on the morning of September 1, 2023 at 10:44 local time (Europe/Tallinn). The center of this earthquake was located 86km north-northeast of Rakvere at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Finland. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Lääne-Virumaa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lääne-Virumaa, Estonia?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lääne-Virumaa. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
