Latest earthquakes near South Karelia, Finland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near South Karelia, Finland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in South Karelia? If an earthquake is happening right now near South Karelia (also known as Etelä-Karjala), it will show up within minutes.
South Karelia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of South Karelia, Finland in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of South Karelia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 4 or above have occurred near South Karelia 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 South Karelia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near South Karelia occurred on Sep 1, 2023 10:44 local time (Europe/Helsinki timezone). It had a magnitude of 4 and struck 130 kilometers (81 mi) south-southwest of Lappeenranta, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near South Karelia in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near South Karelia, 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 South Karelia.
Earthquakes by city in South Karelia
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in South Karelia, Finland.
Use this regional South Karelia earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Imatra.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near South Karelia.
When was the last earthquake in South Karelia, Finland?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near South Karelia on the afternoon of December 27, 2023 at 14:53 local time (Europe/Helsinki). The center of this earthquake was located 118km east of Lappeenranta at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near South Karelia, Finland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near South Karelia, Finland?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near South Karelia on the morning of September 1, 2023 at 10:44 local time (Europe/Helsinki). The center of this earthquake was located 130km south-southwest of Lappeenranta at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Finland. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near South Karelia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near South Karelia, Finland?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from South Karelia. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
