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 17 km².
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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 | 20 km SSW of Oulu, Finland | 10.0 km | |
| 3.5 | 13 km S of Taivalkoski, Finland | 10.0 km | |
| 3.3 | 44 km WNW of Enontekioe, Finland | 10.0 km | |
| 3.0 | 10 km W of Kolari, Finland | 10.0 km | |
| 3.0 | 19 km SE of Muonio, Finland | 10.0 km | |
| 2.8 | 89 km SSW of Turku, Finland | 0.1 km | |
| 2.7 | 29 km SSE of Hanko, Finland | 0.0 km | |
| 2.7 | 29 km SSE of Hanko, Finland | 0.0 km | |
| 2.7 | 28 km SSW of Turku, Finland | 10.0 km | |
| 2.6 | 7 km S of Maentsaelae, Finland | 3.0 km | |
| 2.6 | 67 km S of Kaarina, Finland | 0.1 km | |
| 2.6 | 43 km WSW of Hanko, Finland | 0.0 km | |
| 2.5 | 68 km S of Kaarina, Finland | 0.0 km | |
| 2.5 | 9 km NW of Joutseno, Finland | 10.0 km | |
| 2.5 | 84 km S of Kaarina, Finland | 0.0 km |
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 17 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 km² | near Raahe, Finland | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 km² | near Raahe, Finland | Inactive |