Latest earthquakes near Oulu, North Ostrobothnia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Oulu, North Ostrobothnia, Finland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Oulu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Oulu, it will show up within minutes.
Oulu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Oulu, North Ostrobothnia in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Oulu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Oulu 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 Oulu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Oulu occurred on Mar 19, 2016 23:55 local time (Europe/Helsinki timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 139 kilometers (86 mi) west of Oulu, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Oulu in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Oulu, North Ostrobothnia 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 Oulu.
Nearest earthquakes from Oulu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Oulu, North Ostrobothnia. 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 Oulu.
When was the last earthquake in Oulu, North Ostrobothnia?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Oulu 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 Oulu, North Ostrobothnia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Oulu, North Ostrobothnia?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Oulu on the evening of March 19, 2016 at 23:55 local time (Europe/Helsinki). The center of this earthquake was located 139km west of Oulu at a depth of 15km under water in the Gulf Of Bothnia. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Oulu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Oulu, North Ostrobothnia?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Oulu. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
