Latest earthquakes near Kiruna, Norrbotten today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kiruna, Norrbotten, Sweden, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kiruna? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kiruna, it will show up within minutes.
Kiruna Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kiruna, Norrbotten in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kiruna in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Kiruna 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 | 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 Kiruna
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kiruna 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 Kiruna in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kiruna, Norrbotten 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 Kiruna.
Nearest earthquakes from Kiruna
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kiruna, Norrbotten. 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 Kiruna.
When was the last earthquake in Kiruna, Norrbotten?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Kiruna on the night of April 6, 2024 at 04:58 local time (Europe/Stockholm). The center of this earthquake was located 4km east of Kiruna at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kiruna, Norrbotten in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kiruna, Norrbotten?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Kiruna 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 Kiruna since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kiruna, Norrbotten?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kiruna. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
