Latest earthquakes near Athens, Attica today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Athens, Attica, Greece, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Athens? If an earthquake is happening right now near Athens (also known as Αθήνα), it will show up within minutes.
Athens Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1182 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Athens, Attica in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 118 earthquakes per year, or 9 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Athens roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Athens in 2018. A total of 250 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Athens 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 Athens in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Athens 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 | 1119 | 94.67% |
| Mag. 5 | 57 | 4.82% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.42% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.08% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Athens
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Athens 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 Athens 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 Athens 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 Athens, Attica 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 Athens.
Nearest earthquakes from Athens
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Athens, Attica. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Athens.
When was the last earthquake in Athens, Attica?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Athens 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 Athens, Attica in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Athens, Attica?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Athens 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 Athens since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Athens, Attica?
In the past 10 years, 1182 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Athens. This averages to 118 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
