Latest earthquakes near Helsinki, Uusimaa today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Helsinki? If an earthquake is happening right now near Helsinki (also known as Helsingi), it will show up within minutes.
Helsinki Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Helsinki, Uusimaa in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Helsinki in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 4 or above have occurred near Helsinki 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 Helsinki
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Helsinki 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 Helsinki in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Helsinki, Uusimaa 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 Helsinki.
Nearest earthquakes from Helsinki
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Helsinki, Uusimaa. 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 Helsinki.
When was the last earthquake in Helsinki, Uusimaa?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Helsinki on the morning of November 7, 2024 at 08:25 local time (Europe/Helsinki). The center of this earthquake was located 156km west-southwest of Helsinki at a depth of 10km under water in the Baltic Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Helsinki, Uusimaa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Helsinki, Uusimaa?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Helsinki 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 Helsinki since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Helsinki, Uusimaa?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Helsinki. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
