Latest earthquakes near Nordland, Norway today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nordland, Norway, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nordland? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nordland, it will show up within minutes.
Nordland Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nordland, Norway in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Nordland in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Nordland 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 | 6 | 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 Nordland
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nordland occurred on May 18, 2020 03:11 local time (Europe/Oslo timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 256 kilometers (159 mi) east-northeast of Bodø, at a depth of 1 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nordland in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Nordland, Norway 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 Nordland.
Earthquakes by city in Nordland
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Nordland, Norway.
Use this regional Nordland earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Mo i Rana.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Nordland.
When was the last earthquake in Nordland, Norway?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Nordland on the afternoon of May 14, 2024 at 13:54 local time (Europe/Oslo). The center of this earthquake was located 231km west-northwest of Bodø at a depth of 13km under water in the Norwegian Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nordland, Norway in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nordland, Norway?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Nordland on the night of May 18, 2020 at 03:11 local time (Europe/Oslo). The center of this earthquake was located 256km east-northeast of Bodø at a depth of 1km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nordland since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nordland, Norway?
In the past 10 years, 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nordland. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 608 days.
