Earthquake in Taivalkoski (GMT): Jan. 16 1996 15:07:58

The epicentre information has been computed using Finnish seismic stations by Institute of Seismology at the University of Helsinki.

• Origin time (GMT): Jan. 16 1996 15:07:58 (1996016); Local time 17:07:58
• Latitude: 65.63N Longitude: 29.12E Depth: 12.0km Local Magnitude: 2.6A
• The earthquake was registered at ten seismograph stations in Finland. It was felt north of Suomussalmi commune and also in Taivalkoski. In Pisto village books on a bookshelf were shaken.

• Below is shown Taivalkoski Earthquake as recorded by permanent seismograph station of Geophysical Observatory at the University of Oulu. Station is located 18 km to northeast from Oulu.