Latest earthquakes near Rovaniemi, Lapland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Rovaniemi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Rovaniemi, it will show up within minutes.
Rovaniemi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Rovaniemi, Lapland in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Rovaniemi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Rovaniemi 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 Rovaniemi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rovaniemi 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 Rovaniemi in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Rovaniemi, Lapland 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 Rovaniemi.
Nearest earthquakes from Rovaniemi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Rovaniemi, Lapland. 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 Rovaniemi.
When was the last earthquake in Rovaniemi, Lapland?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Rovaniemi on the night of April 6, 2024 at 05:58 local time (Europe/Helsinki). The center of this earthquake was located 277km west-northwest of Rovaniemi at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Rovaniemi, Lapland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Rovaniemi, Lapland?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Rovaniemi 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 Rovaniemi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Rovaniemi, Lapland?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rovaniemi. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
