Latest earthquakes near Attica, Greece today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Attica, Greece, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Attica? If an earthquake is happening right now near Attica (also known as Αττική), it will show up within minutes.
Attica Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1253 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Attica, Greece in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 125 earthquakes per year, or 10 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Attica roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Attica in 2018. A total of 283 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Attica that year. The strongest had a 6.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Attica in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Attica during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 1189 | 94.89% |
| Mag. 5 | 58 | 4.63% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.4% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.08% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Attica
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Attica occurred on Oct 30, 2020 13:51 local time (Europe/Athens timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 268 kilometers (167 mi) east of Athens, at a depth of 21 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Attica in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 9, 1956 05:11, 246 kilometers (153 mi) east of Athens. It is the strongest earthquake near Attica in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Attica, Greece in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Attica.
Earthquakes by city in Attica
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Attica, Greece.
Use this regional Attica earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Acharnés, Níkaia, Glyfáda, Ílion, Ilioúpoli, Keratsíni, Khalándrion, Néa Smýrni, Maroúsi, Agios Dimitrios, Zográfos, Aigáleo, Néa Ionía, Palaió Fáliro, Korydallós, Výronas, Agía Paraskeví, Galátsi, Petroúpolis, Irákleio and Kifisiá.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Attica.
When was the last earthquake in Attica, Greece?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Attica on the afternoon of December 21, 2024 at 14:21 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 6km east-northeast of Athens at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Attica, Greece in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Attica, Greece?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Attica on the night of July 9, 1956 at 05:11 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 246km south-east of Athens at a depth of 20km under water in the Aegean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Attica since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Attica, Greece?
In the past 10 years, 1253 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Attica. This averages to 125 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
