Latest earthquakes near Kainuu, Finland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kainuu, Finland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kainuu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kainuu, it will show up within minutes.
Kainuu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kainuu, Finland in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kainuu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Kainuu 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 Kainuu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kainuu occurred on Mar 19, 2016 23:55 local time (Europe/Helsinki timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 265 kilometers (165 mi) west-northwest of Kajaani, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kainuu in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kainuu, 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 Kainuu.
Earthquakes by city in Kainuu
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Kainuu, Finland.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kainuu.
When was the last earthquake in Kainuu, Finland?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Kainuu on the afternoon of November 15, 2024 at 12:00 local time (Europe/Helsinki). The center of this earthquake was located 158km east-northeast of Kajaani at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kainuu, Finland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kainuu, Finland?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Kainuu on the evening of March 19, 2016 at 23:55 local time (Europe/Helsinki). The center of this earthquake was located 265km west-northwest of Kajaani at a depth of 15km under water in the Gulf Of Bothnia. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kainuu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kainuu, Finland?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kainuu. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
