Latest earthquakes near Southwest Finland, Finland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Southwest Finland, Finland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Southwest Finland? If an earthquake is happening right now near Southwest Finland (also known as Varsinais-Suomi), it will show up within minutes.
Southwest Finland Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Southwest Finland, Finland in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Southwest Finland in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 4 or above have occurred near Southwest Finland 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 Southwest Finland
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Southwest Finland occurred on Sep 1, 2023 10:44 local time (Europe/Helsinki timezone). It had a magnitude of 4 and struck 275 kilometers (171 mi) east of Turku, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Southwest Finland in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Southwest Finland, 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 Southwest Finland.
Earthquakes by city in Southwest Finland
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Southwest Finland, Finland.
Use this regional Southwest Finland earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Salo, Raisio, Kaarina, Uusikaupunki, Loimaa, Väståboland and Lieto.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Southwest Finland.
When was the last earthquake in Southwest Finland, Finland?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Southwest Finland on the afternoon of October 24, 2023 at 15:27 local time (Europe/Helsinki). The center of this earthquake was located 45km south of Turku at a depth of 12km under water in the Gulf Of Bothnia. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Southwest Finland, Finland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Southwest Finland, Finland?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Southwest Finland on the morning of September 1, 2023 at 10:44 local time (Europe/Helsinki). The center of this earthquake was located 275km east of Turku at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Finland. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Southwest Finland since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Southwest Finland, Finland?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Southwest Finland. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
