Live seismic activity in Norway — updated every 60 seconds from USGS data. Norway has low seismicity, but the northern region experiences post‑glacial rebound quakes, and occasional large events occur offshore.
See real‑time seismic activity in Norway. This page shows all earthquakes from the last 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.
Norway has low seismicity, but the northern region experiences post‑glacial rebound quakes, and occasional large events occur offshore. The 1904 Oslo earthquake (M5.4) is the strongest on record in southern Norway, causing minor damage. The 2022 M5.2 earthquake near Bergen was the largest felt in recent years. Major faults include the Møre‑Trøndelag Fault, the Lofoten fault zone, and post‑glacial faults in the north. Notable quakes include 2022 Bergen (M5.2), 1904 Oslo (M5.4), 2008 M4.7. The seismic risk is low. Tectonically, Norway lies on the Eurasian Plate, with post‑glacial rebound and occasional intraplate stresses. This page provides real‑time USGS data and historical context for Norway.
See earthquakes today in Norway with real‑time USGS data. Filter by magnitude, depth, and find earthquakes near me in Norway. Updated every 60 seconds.
The region is defined by Møre‑Trøndelag Fault, Lofoten fault zone, post‑glacial faults, and the risk level is classified as Low. With a population of 5.4 million, understanding local seismic hazards is crucial.
Norway lies on Intraplate – post‑glacial rebound zone. The movement of these plates builds up stress, which is released as earthquakes. In subduction zones, one plate dives beneath another, generating some of the largest quakes on Earth. In some regions, strike‑slip faults produce frequent moderate earthquakes.
Use the live map above – it shows all earthquakes from the last 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS. Click any dot for details.
The strongest recorded earthquake in Norway was the 1904 Oslo earthquake (M5.4). 1904 Oslo (M5.4)
Norway experiences low seismic activity, with occasional felt earthquakes. Most events are minor (M2.0-3.5) and rarely cause damage, according to USGS historical data.
The most recent major earthquake in Norway was the 2022 Bergen earthquake (M5.2). 2022 Bergen (M5.2)
Yes. Norway is crossed by Møre‑Trøndelag Fault, Lofoten fault zone, post‑glacial faults, making it prone to seismic activity. The seismic risk level is classified as Low.
Drop, cover, and hold on. Stay away from windows, and if outdoors, move to an open area. After the shaking stops, check for injuries and be ready for aftershocks. Prepare an emergency kit with water, food, first aid, and a flashlight.
Data sources: USGS real‑time feed, USGS historical archive, and Wikipedia. Page refreshes live earthquake data every 60 seconds.