Latest earthquakes near Stavanger, Rogaland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Stavanger? If an earthquake is happening right now near Stavanger, it will show up within minutes.
Stavanger Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Stavanger, Rogaland in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Stavanger in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Stavanger 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 | 3 | 75.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 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 Stavanger
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Stavanger occurred on Jun 30, 2017 15:33 local time (Europe/Oslo timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 226 kilometers (140 mi) west of Stavanger, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Stavanger in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Stavanger, Rogaland 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 Stavanger.
Nearest earthquakes from Stavanger
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Stavanger, Rogaland. 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 Stavanger.
When was the last earthquake in Stavanger, Rogaland?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Stavanger on the evening of August 23, 2024 at 18:54 local time (Europe/Oslo). The center of this earthquake was located 299km north-northwest of Stavanger at a depth of 0km under water in the Norwegian Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Stavanger, Rogaland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Stavanger, Rogaland?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Stavanger on the afternoon of June 30, 2017 at 15:33 local time (Europe/Oslo). The center of this earthquake was located 226km west of Stavanger at a depth of 10km under water in the North Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Stavanger since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Stavanger, Rogaland?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Stavanger. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
