Latest earthquakes near South Ostrobothnia, Finland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near South Ostrobothnia, Finland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in South Ostrobothnia? If an earthquake is happening right now near South Ostrobothnia (also known as Södra Österbotten), it will show up within minutes.
South Ostrobothnia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of South Ostrobothnia, Finland in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of South Ostrobothnia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near South 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 South Ostrobothnia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near South Ostrobothnia occurred on Mar 19, 2016 23:55 local time (Europe/Helsinki timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 253 kilometers (157 mi) north of Seinäjoki, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near South Ostrobothnia in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near South 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 South Ostrobothnia.
Earthquakes by city in South Ostrobothnia
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in South Ostrobothnia, Finland.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near South Ostrobothnia.
When was the last earthquake in South Ostrobothnia, Finland?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near South Ostrobothnia on the afternoon of October 9, 2024 at 14:34 local time (Europe/Helsinki). The center of this earthquake was located 294km east-northeast of Seinäjoki at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near South Ostrobothnia, Finland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near South Ostrobothnia, Finland?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near South Ostrobothnia on the evening of March 19, 2016 at 23:55 local time (Europe/Helsinki). The center of this earthquake was located 253km north of Seinäjoki at a depth of 15km under water in the Gulf Of Bothnia. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near South Ostrobothnia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near South Ostrobothnia, Finland?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from South Ostrobothnia. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
