Latest earthquakes near Karlstad, Värmland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Karlstad, Värmland, Sweden, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Karlstad? If an earthquake is happening right now near Karlstad, it will show up within minutes.
Karlstad Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Karlstad, Värmland in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Karlstad in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Karlstad 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 Karlstad
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Karlstad 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 Karlstad in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Karlstad, Värmland 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 Karlstad.
Nearest earthquakes from Karlstad
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Karlstad, Värmland. 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 Karlstad.
When was the last earthquake in Karlstad, Värmland?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Karlstad 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 Karlstad, Värmland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Karlstad, Värmland?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Karlstad 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 Karlstad since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Karlstad, Värmland?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Karlstad. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
