Latest earthquakes near Skien, Vestfold og Telemark today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Skien, Vestfold og Telemark, Norway, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Skien? If an earthquake is happening right now near Skien, it will show up within minutes.
Skien Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Skien, Vestfold og Telemark in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Skien in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 4 or above have occurred near Skien 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 Skien
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Skien occurred on Dec 21, 2015 11:31 local time (Europe/Oslo timezone). It had a magnitude of 4 and struck 293 kilometers (182 mi) south-southwest of Skien, at a depth of 20 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Skien in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Skien, Vestfold og Telemark 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 Skien.
Nearest earthquakes from Skien
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Skien, Vestfold og Telemark. 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 Skien.
When was the last earthquake in Skien, Vestfold og Telemark?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Skien on the afternoon of October 4, 2024 at 13:54 local time (Europe/Oslo). The center of this earthquake was located 150km north-northeast of Skien at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Skien, Vestfold og Telemark in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Skien, Vestfold og Telemark?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Skien on the morning of December 21, 2015 at 11:31 local time (Europe/Oslo). The center of this earthquake was located 293km south-southwest of Skien at a depth of 20km under water in the North Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Skien since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Skien, Vestfold og Telemark?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Skien. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
