Latest earthquakes near Västerbotten, Sweden today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Västerbotten, Sweden, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Västerbotten? If an earthquake is happening right now near Västerbotten (also known as Västerbottens län), it will show up within minutes.
Västerbotten Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Västerbotten, Sweden in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Västerbotten in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Västerbotten 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 Västerbotten
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Västerbotten occurred on Mar 19, 2016 22:55 local time (Europe/Stockholm timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 175 kilometers (109 mi) north-east of Umeå, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Västerbotten in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Västerbotten, 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 Västerbotten.
Earthquakes by city in Västerbotten
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Västerbotten, Sweden.
Use this regional Västerbotten earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Skellefteå.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Västerbotten.
When was the last earthquake in Västerbotten, Sweden?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Västerbotten on the morning of May 11, 2024 at 10:51 local time (Europe/Stockholm). The center of this earthquake was located 81km north-northeast of Umeå at a depth of 29km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Västerbotten, Sweden in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Västerbotten, Sweden?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Västerbotten on the evening of March 19, 2016 at 22:55 local time (Europe/Stockholm). The center of this earthquake was located 175km north-east of Umeå at a depth of 15km under water in the Gulf Of Bothnia. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Västerbotten since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Västerbotten, Sweden?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Västerbotten. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
