Latest earthquakes near Luleå, Norrbotten today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Luleå, Norrbotten, Sweden, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Luleå? If an earthquake is happening right now near Luleå (also known as Luulaja), it will show up within minutes.
Luleå Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Luleå, Norrbotten in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Luleå in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Luleå 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 Luleå
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Luleå occurred on May 18, 2020 03:11 local time (Europe/Stockholm timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 263 kilometers (163 mi) north-northwest of Luleå, at a depth of 1 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Luleå in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Luleå, 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 Luleå.
Nearest earthquakes from Luleå
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Luleå, 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 Luleå.
When was the last earthquake in Luleå, Norrbotten?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Luleå on the evening of December 12, 2024 at 19:24 local time (Europe/Stockholm). The center of this earthquake was located 176km north-northwest of Luleå at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Luleå, Norrbotten in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Luleå, Norrbotten?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Luleå on the night of May 18, 2020 at 03:11 local time (Europe/Stockholm). The center of this earthquake was located 263km north-northwest of Luleå at a depth of 1km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Luleå since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Luleå, Norrbotten?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Luleå. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
