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List of latest earthquakes near Central Ostrobothnia.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
May 11, 2024 11:51
(Helsinki)
M 2.9 123 km NW
from Kokkola
Oct 23, 2023 13:35
(Helsinki)
M 3.4 247 km ESE
from Kokkola
Aug 24, 2023 14:31
(Helsinki)
M 3.6 223 km SSW
from Kokkola
Mar 19, 2016 23:55
(Helsinki)
M 4.2 139 km NNW
from Kokkola

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Central Ostrobothnia

Central Ostrobothnia Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
0 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.9
May 11, 2024 11:51

Average

A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Central Ostrobothnia, Finland in the past 10 years.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Central Ostrobothnia with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Central Ostrobothnia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Central Ostrobothnia 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Central Ostrobothnia (past 10 years).
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 Ostrobothnia

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 4.2
On Mar 19, 2016 23:55.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 4.2
On Mar 19, 2016 23:55.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Central Ostrobothnia occurred on Mar 19, 2016 23:55 local time (Europe/Helsinki timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 139 kilometers (86 mi) north-northwest of Kokkola, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Central Ostrobothnia in the list below.

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Central Ostrobothnia, 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 Ostrobothnia.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Central Ostrobothnia.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Mar 19, 2016 23:55
(Helsinki)
M 4.2 139 km NNW
from Kokkola

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Central Ostrobothnia

Earthquakes by city in Central Ostrobothnia

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Central Ostrobothnia, Finland.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Central Ostrobothnia.

When was the last earthquake in Central Ostrobothnia, Finland?

A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Central Ostrobothnia on the morning of May 11, 2024 at 11:51 local time (Europe/Helsinki). The center of this earthquake was located 123km northwest of Kokkola at a depth of 29km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Central Ostrobothnia, Finland in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Central Ostrobothnia, Finland?

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Central Ostrobothnia on the evening of March 19, 2016 at 23:55 local time (Europe/Helsinki). The center of this earthquake was located 139km north-northwest of Kokkola at a depth of 15km under water in the Gulf Of Bothnia. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Central Ostrobothnia since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Central Ostrobothnia, Finland?

In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Central Ostrobothnia. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.