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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
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| 2 hours ago (Mar 27 00:51 Athens) |
M 2.8 | 263 km WSW from Athens |
| 4 hours ago (Mar 26 23:45 Athens) |
M 3.0 | 244 km NW from Athens |
| 4 hours ago (Mar 26 23:42 Athens) |
M 2.5 | 244 km NW from Athens |
| 7 hours ago (Mar 26 20:08 Athens) |
M 2.6 | 224 km SE from Athens |
| 9 hours ago (Mar 26 17:57 Athens) |
M 2.0 | 283 km E from Athens |
| 11 hours ago (Mar 26 16:11 Athens) |
M 2.6 | 227 km SE from Athens |
| 13 hours ago (Mar 26 14:23 Athens) |
M 2.5 | 293 km W from Athens |
| 23 hours ago (Mar 26 04:08 Athens) |
M 2.8 | 237 km SE from Athens |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 02:20 Athens) |
M 2.6 | 227 km SE from Athens |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 00:23 Athens) |
M 2.8 | 278 km E from Athens |
| 2 days ago (Mar 25 01:14 Athens) |
M 2.2 | 293 km ENE from Athens |
| 2 days ago (Mar 25 00:23 Athens) |
M 2.0 | 294 km ENE from Athens |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 16:55 Athens) |
M 2.8 | 292 km SE from Athens |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 16:21 Athens) |
M 3.0 | 294 km SE from Athens |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 15:59 Athens) |
M 2.9 | 258 km N from Athens |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 09:56 Athens) |
M 2.4 | 30 km SW from Athens |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 09:40 Athens) |
M 2.2 | 225 km SE from Athens |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 07:53 Athens) |
M 3.0 | 73 km NNE from Athens |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 05:16 Athens) |
M 2.4 | 236 km SE from Athens |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 04:51 Athens) |
M 2.7 | 151 km WNW from Athens |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 01:32 Athens) |
M 3.1 | 227 km SE from Athens |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 19:13 Athens) |
M 3.4 | 228 km SE from Athens |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 11:47 Athens) |
M 2.0 | 196 km W from Athens |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 10:16 Athens) |
M 2.6 | 240 km WSW from Athens |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 15:53 Athens) |
M 3.2 | 225 km SE from Athens |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Athens
Athens Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1560 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 156 earthquakes per year, or 13 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Athens roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Athens in 2025. A total of 388 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Athens that year. The strongest had a 5.3 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 | 1483 | 95.06% |
| Mag. 5 | 71 | 4.55% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.32% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 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 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2020 13:51 (Athens) |
M 7.0 | 268 km E from Athens |
| Oct 26, 2018 01:54 (Athens) |
M 6.8 | 284 km W from Athens |
| Nov 17, 2015 09:10 (Athens) |
M 6.5 | 283 km WNW from Athens |
| Mar 3, 2021 12:16 (Athens) |
M 6.3 | 238 km NW from Athens |
| Jun 12, 2017 15:28 (Athens) |
M 6.3 | 253 km ENE from Athens |
| Nov 27, 2019 09:23 (Athens) |
M 6.0 | 256 km S from Athens |
| Mar 4, 2021 20:38 (Athens) |
M 5.8 | 244 km NW from Athens |
| Mar 29, 2024 09:12 (Athens) |
M 5.8 | 230 km WSW from Athens |
| Oct 30, 2018 17:12 (Athens) |
M 5.7 | 288 km W from Athens |
| Mar 12, 2021 14:57 (Athens) |
M 5.6 | 255 km NW from Athens |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2019 15:11 (Athens) |
M 4.2 | 15 km NNW from Athens |
| Aug 27, 2019 09:24 (Athens) |
M 4.5 | 20 km NNW from Athens |
| Jul 19, 2019 14:13 (Athens) |
M 5.3 | 22 km NW from Athens |
| Jul 19, 2019 14:42 (Athens) |
M 4.3 | 21 km NW from Athens |
| Jul 28, 2019 19:09 (Athens) |
M 4.6 | 23 km NW from Athens |
| Apr 17, 2016 16:54 (Athens) |
M 4.5 | 25 km SW from Athens |
| May 1, 2018 23:50 (Athens) |
M 4.3 | 27 km NNE from Athens |
| Jan 15, 2018 22:24 (Athens) |
M 4.3 | 30 km NE from Athens |
| Feb 18, 2021 05:04 (Athens) |
M 4.4 | 32 km NW from Athens |
| Sep 3, 2020 18:07 (Athens) |
M 4.3 | 33 km NE from Athens |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Athens
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Athens.
When was the last earthquake in Athens, Attica?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Athens on the night of March 27, 2025 at 00:51 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 263km west-southwest of Athens at a depth of 7km under water in the Ionian Sea. 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, 1560 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Athens. This averages to 156 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
