Latest earthquakes near North Ostrobothnia, Finland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near North Ostrobothnia, Finland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in North Ostrobothnia? If an earthquake is happening right now near North Ostrobothnia (also known as Северная Остроботния), it will show up within minutes.
North Ostrobothnia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of North Ostrobothnia, Finland in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of North Ostrobothnia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near North 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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 2 | 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 North Ostrobothnia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near North Ostrobothnia occurred on Mar 5, 2022 02:13 local time (Europe/Helsinki timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.4 and struck 288 kilometers (179 mi) north-east of Kuusamo, at a depth of 11 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near North Ostrobothnia in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near North 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 North Ostrobothnia.
Earthquakes by city in North Ostrobothnia
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in North Ostrobothnia, Finland.
Use this regional North Ostrobothnia earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Raahe and Haukipudas.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near North Ostrobothnia.
When was the last earthquake in North Ostrobothnia, Finland?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near North Ostrobothnia on the morning of May 11, 2024 at 11:51 local time (Europe/Helsinki). The center of this earthquake was located 218km west-southwest of Oulu at a depth of 29km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near North Ostrobothnia, Finland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near North Ostrobothnia, Finland?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near North Ostrobothnia on the night of March 5, 2022 at 02:13 local time (Europe/Helsinki). The center of this earthquake was located 288km north-east of Kuusamo at a depth of 11km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near North Ostrobothnia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near North Ostrobothnia, Finland?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from North Ostrobothnia. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
