Finland
Finland: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and active wildfires in Finland on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record, and statistics by year.
Live map – Finland
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
Forecast for the area around: Helsinki. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
- Today: Rain – Very heavy rain (25–50 mm) · Kokkola
- Tomorrow: Rain – Very heavy rain (25–50 mm) · Helsinki
Forecast for the area around: Finland. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Finland
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Finland
Finland has recorded 5 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1983. The strongest was M3.5 in 2017.
Satellites have detected 1 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 4,085 acres.
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
Learn more ›Earthquakes
5 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1983. The strongest was M3.5.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 | 12 mi SSW of Oulu, Finland | 6.2 mi | |
| 3.5 | 8 mi S of Taivalkoski, Finland | 6.2 mi | |
| 3.3 | 27 mi WNW of Enontekioe, Finland | 6.2 mi | |
| 3.0 | 6 mi W of Kolari, Finland | 6.2 mi | |
| 3.0 | 12 mi SE of Muonio, Finland | 6.2 mi | |
| 2.8 | 55 mi SSW of Turku, Finland | 0.1 mi | |
| 2.7 | 18 mi SSE of Hanko, Finland | 0.0 mi | |
| 2.7 | 18 mi SSE of Hanko, Finland | 0.0 mi | |
| 2.7 | 18 mi SSW of Turku, Finland | 6.2 mi | |
| 2.6 | 4 mi S of Maentsaelae, Finland | 1.9 mi | |
| 2.6 | 42 mi S of Kaarina, Finland | 0.1 mi | |
| 2.6 | 27 mi WSW of Hanko, Finland | 0.0 mi | |
| 2.5 | 42 mi S of Kaarina, Finland | 0.0 mi | |
| 2.5 | 6 mi NW of Joutseno, Finland | 6.2 mi | |
| 2.5 | 52 mi S of Kaarina, Finland | 0.0 mi |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2017 | 1 | M3.5 |
| 1992 | 1 | M3.0 |
| 1991 | 1 | M3.0 |
| 1989 | 1 | M3.5 |
| 1983 | 1 | M3.3 |
Wildfires
1 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 4,085 acres.
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,085 acres | near Raahe, Finland | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,085 acres | near Raahe, Finland | Inactive |