Latest earthquakes near Uusimaa, Finland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Uusimaa, Finland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Uusimaa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Uusimaa (also known as Uusimaa maakond), it will show up within minutes.
Uusimaa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Uusimaa, Finland in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Uusimaa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 4 or above have occurred near Uusimaa 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 Uusimaa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Uusimaa occurred on Sep 1, 2023 10:44 local time (Europe/Helsinki timezone). It had a magnitude of 4 and struck 125 kilometers (78 mi) east of Helsinki, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Uusimaa in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Uusimaa, 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 Uusimaa.
Earthquakes by city in Uusimaa
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Uusimaa, Finland.
Use this regional Uusimaa earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Porvoo, Hyvinge, Järvenpää, Nurmijärvi, Mellunkylä, Lohja, Vuosaari, Tuusula, Kirkkonummi, Kerava, Kallio, Kaarela, Vihti, Lauttasaari, Sibbo, Mäntsälä, Munkkiniemi and Lovisa.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Uusimaa.
When was the last earthquake in Uusimaa, Finland?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Uusimaa on the afternoon of November 16, 2023 at 12:25 local time (Europe/Helsinki). The center of this earthquake was located 293km east-northeast of Vantaa at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Uusimaa, Finland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Uusimaa, Finland?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Uusimaa on the morning of September 1, 2023 at 10:44 local time (Europe/Helsinki). The center of this earthquake was located 125km east of Helsinki at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Finland. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Uusimaa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Uusimaa, Finland?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Uusimaa. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
