Latest earthquakes near Värmland, Sweden today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Värmland, Sweden, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Värmland? If an earthquake is happening right now near Värmland (also known as Värmlands län), it will show up within minutes.
Värmland Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Värmland, Sweden in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Värmland in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Värmland 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 Värmland
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Värmland occurred on Sep 15, 2014 15:08 local time (Europe/Stockholm timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 247 kilometers (153 mi) north of Karlstad, at a depth of 16 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Värmland in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Värmland, 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 Värmland.
Earthquakes by city in Värmland
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Värmland, Sweden.
Use this regional Värmland earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kristinehamn.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Värmland.
When was the last earthquake in Värmland, Sweden?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Värmland on the afternoon of January 30, 2024 at 13:09 local time (Europe/Stockholm). The center of this earthquake was located 191km southwest of Karlstad at a depth of 0km under water in the Skagerrak. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Värmland, Sweden in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Värmland, Sweden?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Värmland on the afternoon of September 15, 2014 at 15:08 local time (Europe/Stockholm). The center of this earthquake was located 247km north of Karlstad at a depth of 16km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Värmland since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Värmland, Sweden?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Värmland. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
