Latest earthquakes near Göteborg, Västra Götaland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Göteborg, Västra Götaland, Sweden, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Göteborg? If an earthquake is happening right now near Göteborg, it will show up within minutes.
Göteborg Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Göteborg, Västra Götaland in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Göteborg in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 4 or above have occurred near Göteborg 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 Göteborg
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Göteborg 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 Göteborg in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Göteborg, Västra Götaland 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 Göteborg.
Nearest earthquakes from Göteborg
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Göteborg, Västra Götaland. 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 Göteborg.
When was the last earthquake in Göteborg, Västra Götaland?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Göteborg 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 Göteborg, Västra Götaland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Göteborg, Västra Götaland?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Göteborg 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 Göteborg since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Göteborg, Västra Götaland?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Göteborg. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
