Latest earthquakes near Gävleborg, Sweden today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Gävleborg, Sweden, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Gävleborg? If an earthquake is happening right now near Gävleborg (also known as Gävleborgs län), it will show up within minutes.
Gävleborg Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gävleborg, Sweden in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Gävleborg in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Gävleborg 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 Gävleborg
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gävleborg occurred on Sep 15, 2014 15:08 local time (Europe/Stockholm timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 175 kilometers (109 mi) west-northwest of Gävle, at a depth of 16 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Gävleborg in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Gävleborg, Sweden 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 Gävleborg.
Earthquakes by city in Gävleborg
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Gävleborg, Sweden.
Use this regional Gävleborg earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Sandviken and Hudiksvall.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Gävleborg.
When was the last earthquake in Gävleborg, Sweden?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Gävleborg on the afternoon of January 24, 2024 at 16:09 local time (Europe/Stockholm). The center of this earthquake was located 258km south-southwest of Gävle at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gävleborg, Sweden in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gävleborg, Sweden?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Gävleborg on the afternoon of September 15, 2014 at 15:08 local time (Europe/Stockholm). The center of this earthquake was located 175km west-northwest of Gävle at a depth of 16km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Gävleborg since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gävleborg, Sweden?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gävleborg. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
