Latest earthquakes near Västernorrland, Sweden today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Västernorrland, Sweden, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Västernorrland? If an earthquake is happening right now near Västernorrland (also known as Västernorrlands län), it will show up within minutes.
Västernorrland Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Västernorrland, Sweden in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Västernorrland in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Västernorrland 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 Västernorrland
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Västernorrland occurred on Sep 15, 2014 15:08 local time (Europe/Stockholm timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 177 kilometers (110 mi) west-southwest of Sundsvall, at a depth of 16 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Västernorrland in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Västernorrland, 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 Västernorrland.
Earthquakes by city in Västernorrland
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Västernorrland, Sweden.
Use this regional Västernorrland earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Örnsköldsvik and Härnösand.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Västernorrland.
When was the last earthquake in Västernorrland, Sweden?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Västernorrland on the morning of May 11, 2024 at 10:51 local time (Europe/Stockholm). The center of this earthquake was located 297km north-east of Sundsvall at a depth of 29km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Västernorrland, Sweden in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Västernorrland, Sweden?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Västernorrland on the afternoon of September 15, 2014 at 15:08 local time (Europe/Stockholm). The center of this earthquake was located 177km west-southwest of Sundsvall at a depth of 16km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Västernorrland since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Västernorrland, Sweden?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Västernorrland. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
