Latest earthquakes near Norrbotten, Sweden today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Norrbotten, Sweden, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Norrbotten? If an earthquake is happening right now near Norrbotten (also known as Norrbottens län), it will show up within minutes.
Norrbotten Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Norrbotten, Sweden in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Norrbotten in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Norrbotten 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 | 4 | 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 Norrbotten
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Norrbotten occurred on May 18, 2020 03:11 local time (Europe/Stockholm timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 4 kilometers (2 mi) south-southeast of Kiruna, at a depth of 1 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Norrbotten in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Norrbotten, 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 Norrbotten.
Earthquakes by city in Norrbotten
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Norrbotten, Sweden.
Use this regional Norrbotten earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Piteå and Boden.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Norrbotten.
When was the last earthquake in Norrbotten, Sweden?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Norrbotten on the evening of December 12, 2024 at 19:24 local time (Europe/Stockholm). The center of this earthquake was located 90km south-southeast of Kiruna at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Norrbotten, Sweden in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Norrbotten, Sweden?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Norrbotten on the night of May 18, 2020 at 03:11 local time (Europe/Stockholm). The center of this earthquake was located 4km south-southeast of Kiruna at a depth of 1km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Norrbotten since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Norrbotten, Sweden?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Norrbotten. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
