Live seismic activity in Sweden — updated every 60 seconds from USGS data. Sweden has low seismicity, mostly post‑glacial rebound earthquakes in the north.
Sweden has low seismicity, mostly post‑glacial rebound earthquakes in the north. The largest recorded Swedish earthquake was M5.4 in 1904 near the Norwegian border. Major faults include Post-glacial faults (Pärvie, Stuoragurra). Notable quakes include 1904 Koster Islands (M5.4), 2008 Skåne (M4.3). The seismic risk is very low. Tectonically, Sweden lies on intraplate – far from boundaries. This page provides real‑time USGS data and historical context for Sweden.
The region is defined by Post-glacial faults (Pärvie, Stuoragurra), and the risk level is classified as Very Low. With a population of 10 million, understanding local seismic hazards is crucial.
Sweden lies on Intraplate – far from boundaries. 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.
The strongest recorded earthquake in Sweden was the 1904 Koster Islands earthquake (M5.4). 1904 Koster Islands (M5.4)
Sweden experiences very low seismic activity, with only a few small earthquakes per year (mostly M1.0-2.5). Significant earthquakes (M4.0+) are extremely rare, occurring once every 50-100 years, according to USGS historical data.
The most recent major earthquake in Sweden was the 1904 Koster Islands earthquake (M5.4). 1904 Koster Islands (M5.4)
Yes. Sweden is crossed by Post-glacial faults (Pärvie, Stuoragurra), making it prone to seismic activity. The seismic risk level is classified as Very 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.