Latest earthquakes near Västmanland, Sweden today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Västmanland, Sweden, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Västmanland? If an earthquake is happening right now near Västmanland (also known as Västmanlands län), it will show up within minutes.
Västmanland Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Västmanland, Sweden in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Västmanland in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Västmanland 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 Västmanland
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Västmanland occurred on Sep 15, 2014 15:08 local time (Europe/Stockholm timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 244 kilometers (152 mi) north-northwest of Västerås, at a depth of 16 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Västmanland in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Västmanland, 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 Västmanland.
Earthquakes by city in Västmanland
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Västmanland, Sweden.
Use this regional Västmanland earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Köping.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Västmanland.
When was the last earthquake in Västmanland, Sweden?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Västmanland on the afternoon of January 24, 2024 at 16:09 local time (Europe/Stockholm). The center of this earthquake was located 140km southwest of Västerås at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Västmanland, Sweden in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Västmanland, Sweden?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Västmanland on the afternoon of September 15, 2014 at 15:08 local time (Europe/Stockholm). The center of this earthquake was located 244km north-northwest of Västerås at a depth of 16km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Västmanland since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Västmanland, Sweden?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Västmanland. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
