Latest earthquakes near Ostrobothnia, Finland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ostrobothnia, Finland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ostrobothnia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ostrobothnia (also known as Österbotten), it will show up within minutes.
Ostrobothnia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ostrobothnia, Finland in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ostrobothnia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near 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 | 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 Ostrobothnia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ostrobothnia occurred on Mar 19, 2016 23:55 local time (Europe/Helsinki timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 223 kilometers (139 mi) north of Vaasa, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ostrobothnia in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near 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 Ostrobothnia.
Earthquakes by city in Ostrobothnia
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Ostrobothnia, Finland.
Use this regional Ostrobothnia earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Jakobstad and Korsholm.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ostrobothnia.
When was the last earthquake in Ostrobothnia, Finland?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Ostrobothnia on the morning of May 11, 2024 at 11:51 local time (Europe/Helsinki). The center of this earthquake was located 155km north of Vaasa at a depth of 29km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ostrobothnia, Finland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ostrobothnia, Finland?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Ostrobothnia on the evening of March 19, 2016 at 23:55 local time (Europe/Helsinki). The center of this earthquake was located 223km north of Vaasa at a depth of 15km under water in the Gulf Of Bothnia. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ostrobothnia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ostrobothnia, Finland?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ostrobothnia. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
