Latest earthquakes near Lappeenranta, South Karelia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lappeenranta, South Karelia, Finland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lappeenranta? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lappeenranta (also known as Lappeenranta linn), it will show up within minutes.
Lappeenranta Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lappeenranta, South Karelia in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Lappeenranta in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 4 or above have occurred near Lappeenranta 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 Lappeenranta
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lappeenranta 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 Lappeenranta in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Lappeenranta, South Karelia 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 Lappeenranta.
Nearest earthquakes from Lappeenranta
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Lappeenranta, South Karelia. 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 Lappeenranta.
When was the last earthquake in Lappeenranta, South Karelia?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Lappeenranta 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 Lappeenranta, South Karelia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lappeenranta, South Karelia?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Lappeenranta 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 Lappeenranta since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lappeenranta, South Karelia?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lappeenranta. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
