Latest earthquakes near Central Finland, Finland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Central Finland, Finland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Central Finland? If an earthquake is happening right now near Central Finland (also known as Keski-Suomi), it will show up within minutes.
Central Finland Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Central Finland, Finland in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Central Finland in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 4 or above have occurred near Central Finland 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 Central Finland
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Central Finland occurred on Sep 1, 2023 10:44 local time (Europe/Helsinki timezone). It had a magnitude of 4 and struck 261 kilometers (162 mi) south-southeast of Jyväskylä, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Central Finland in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Central Finland, Finland 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 Central Finland.
Earthquakes by city in Central Finland
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Central Finland, Finland.
Use this regional Central Finland earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Laukaa and Jämsä.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Central Finland.
When was the last earthquake in Central Finland, Finland?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Central Finland on the afternoon of December 27, 2023 at 14:53 local time (Europe/Helsinki). The center of this earthquake was located 281km east-southeast of Jyväskylä at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Central Finland, Finland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Central Finland, Finland?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Central Finland on the morning of September 1, 2023 at 10:44 local time (Europe/Helsinki). The center of this earthquake was located 261km south-southeast of Jyväskylä at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Finland. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Central Finland since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Central Finland, Finland?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Central Finland. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
