Latest earthquakes near Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, Norway, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ålesund? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ålesund, it will show up within minutes.
Ålesund Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ålesund in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Ålesund 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 | 7 | 87.5% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 12.5% |
| 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 Ålesund
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ålesund occurred on Mar 21, 2022 06:32 local time (Europe/Oslo timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 221 kilometers (137 mi) west-southwest of Ålesund, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ålesund in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal 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 Ålesund.
Nearest earthquakes from Ålesund
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal. 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 Ålesund.
When was the last earthquake in Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Ålesund on the afternoon of October 3, 2024 at 17:29 local time (Europe/Oslo). The center of this earthquake was located 133km southwest of Ålesund at a depth of 15km under water in the Norwegian Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Ålesund on the morning of March 21, 2022 at 06:32 local time (Europe/Oslo). The center of this earthquake was located 221km west-southwest of Ålesund at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ålesund since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal?
In the past 10 years, 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ålesund. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 456 days.
