Latest earthquakes near Kristiansand, Agder today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kristiansand, Agder, Norway, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kristiansand? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kristiansand, it will show up within minutes.
Kristiansand Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kristiansand, Agder in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kristiansand in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 4 or above have occurred near Kristiansand 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 Kristiansand
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kristiansand occurred on Dec 21, 2015 11:31 local time (Europe/Oslo timezone). It had a magnitude of 4 and struck 147 kilometers (91 mi) south-southwest of Kristiansand, at a depth of 20 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kristiansand in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kristiansand, Agder 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 Kristiansand.
Nearest earthquakes from Kristiansand
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kristiansand, Agder. 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 Kristiansand.
When was the last earthquake in Kristiansand, Agder?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kristiansand on the afternoon of October 4, 2024 at 13:54 local time (Europe/Oslo). The center of this earthquake was located 297km north-northeast of Kristiansand at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kristiansand, Agder in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kristiansand, Agder?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Kristiansand on the morning of December 21, 2015 at 11:31 local time (Europe/Oslo). The center of this earthquake was located 147km south-southwest of Kristiansand at a depth of 20km under water in the North Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kristiansand since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kristiansand, Agder?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kristiansand. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
