Latest earthquakes near Lapland, Finland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lapland, Finland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lapland? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lapland (also known as Lappland), it will show up within minutes.
Lapland Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lapland, Finland in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Lapland in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Lapland 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 | 4 | 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 Lapland
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lapland occurred on May 18, 2020 04:11 local time (Europe/Helsinki timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 277 kilometers (172 mi) west-northwest of Rovaniemi, at a depth of 1 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Lapland in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Lapland, 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 Lapland.
Earthquakes by city in Lapland
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Lapland, Finland.
Use this regional Lapland earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kemi and Tornio.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Lapland.
When was the last earthquake in Lapland, Finland?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Lapland on the night of November 14, 2024 at 03:10 local time (Europe/Helsinki). The center of this earthquake was located 235km north-northwest of Rovaniemi at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lapland, Finland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lapland, Finland?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Lapland on the night of May 18, 2020 at 04:11 local time (Europe/Helsinki). The center of this earthquake was located 277km west-northwest of Rovaniemi at a depth of 1km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Lapland since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lapland, Finland?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lapland. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
