Latest earthquakes near Vaasa, Ostrobothnia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Vaasa, Ostrobothnia, Finland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Vaasa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Vaasa (also known as Vasa), it will show up within minutes.
Vaasa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Vaasa, Ostrobothnia in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Vaasa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Vaasa 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 Vaasa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Vaasa 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 Vaasa in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Vaasa, 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 Vaasa.
Nearest earthquakes from Vaasa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Vaasa, 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 Vaasa.
When was the last earthquake in Vaasa, Ostrobothnia?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Vaasa on the evening of October 2, 2024 at 22:26 local time (Europe/Helsinki). The center of this earthquake was located 283km north-northeast of Vaasa at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Bothnia. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Vaasa, Ostrobothnia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Vaasa, Ostrobothnia?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Vaasa 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 Vaasa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Vaasa, Ostrobothnia?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Vaasa. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
