Latest earthquakes near Kotka, Kymenlaakso today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kotka, Kymenlaakso, Finland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kotka? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kotka (also known as Kotka linn), it will show up within minutes.
Kotka Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kotka, Kymenlaakso in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kotka in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 4 or above have occurred near Kotka 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 Kotka
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kotka occurred on Sep 1, 2023 10:44 local time (Europe/Helsinki timezone). It had a magnitude of 4 and struck 53 kilometers (33 mi) south-southeast of Kotka, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kotka in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kotka, Kymenlaakso 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 Kotka.
Nearest earthquakes from Kotka
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kotka, Kymenlaakso. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kotka.
When was the last earthquake in Kotka, Kymenlaakso?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Kotka on the afternoon of December 27, 2023 at 14:53 local time (Europe/Helsinki). The center of this earthquake was located 197km east-northeast of Kotka at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kotka, Kymenlaakso in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kotka, Kymenlaakso?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Kotka on the morning of September 1, 2023 at 10:44 local time (Europe/Helsinki). The center of this earthquake was located 53km south-southeast of Kotka at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Finland. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kotka since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kotka, Kymenlaakso?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kotka. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
