Latest earthquakes near Västra Götaland, Sweden today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Västra Götaland, Sweden, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Västra Götaland? If an earthquake is happening right now near Västra Götaland, it will show up within minutes.
Västra Götaland Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Västra Götaland, Sweden in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Västra Götaland in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 4 or above have occurred near Västra Götaland 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 Västra Götaland
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Västra Götaland occurred on Dec 21, 2015 11:31 local time (Europe/Stockholm timezone). It had a magnitude of 4 and struck 298 kilometers (185 mi) west-southwest of Göteborg, at a depth of 20 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Västra Götaland in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Västra Götaland, 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 Västra Götaland.
Earthquakes by city in Västra Götaland
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Västra Götaland, Sweden.
Use this regional Västra Götaland earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Borås, Mölndal, Trollhättan, Skövde, Uddevalla, Majorna, Partille, Lerum, Alingsås, Kungälv, Vänersborg, Björlanda, Lidköping, Mölnlycke, Falköping, Mariestad, Västra Frölunda and Kinna.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Västra Götaland.
When was the last earthquake in Västra Götaland, Sweden?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Västra Götaland on the afternoon of January 30, 2024 at 13:09 local time (Europe/Stockholm). The center of this earthquake was located 70km northwest of Göteborg at a depth of 0km under water in the Skagerrak. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Västra Götaland, Sweden in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Västra Götaland, Sweden?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Västra Götaland on the morning of December 21, 2015 at 11:31 local time (Europe/Stockholm). The center of this earthquake was located 298km west-southwest of Göteborg at a depth of 20km under water in the North Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Västra Götaland since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Västra Götaland, Sweden?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Västra Götaland. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
