Weak Russian earthquake felt in Finnish town of Kuusamo

A weak earthquake in Russian Karelia was felt early Friday in Kuusamo, a Finnish town near the Russian border, Yle reported.

The tremor struck at about 3 a.m., less than two kilometres from the Finnish border. It measured 2.8 in magnitude and is classified as weak.

Kuusamo’s surroundings are statistically Finland’s most seismically active area, according to the Institute of Seismology. Other parts of Finland with the most earthquakes include the coast of the Gulf of Bothnia and the Tornio River valley.