Latest earthquakes near Tromsø, Troms og Finnmark today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tromsø, Troms og Finnmark, Norway, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tromsø? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tromsø (also known as Tromsö), it will show up within minutes.
Tromsø Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tromsø, Troms og Finnmark in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tromsø in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Tromsø 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 | 5 | 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 Tromsø
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tromsø occurred on May 18, 2020 03:11 local time (Europe/Oslo timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 210 kilometers (130 mi) south-southeast of Tromsø, at a depth of 1 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tromsø in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Tromsø, Troms og Finnmark 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 Tromsø.
Nearest earthquakes from Tromsø
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tromsø, Troms og Finnmark. 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 Tromsø.
When was the last earthquake in Tromsø, Troms og Finnmark?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Tromsø on the evening of December 12, 2024 at 19:24 local time (Europe/Oslo). The center of this earthquake was located 295km south-southeast of Tromsø at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tromsø, Troms og Finnmark in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tromsø, Troms og Finnmark?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Tromsø on the night of May 18, 2020 at 03:11 local time (Europe/Oslo). The center of this earthquake was located 210km south-southeast of Tromsø at a depth of 1km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tromsø since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tromsø, Troms og Finnmark?
In the past 10 years, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tromsø. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.
