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.

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List of latest earthquakes near Athens.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 11, 2024 10:02
(Athens)
M 2.3 233 km NNW
from Athens
Nov 11, 2024 08:18
(Athens)
M 2.7 259 km N
from Athens
Nov 11, 2024 07:59
(Athens)
M 2.8 259 km N
from Athens
Nov 11, 2024 07:10
(Athens)
M 3.5 259 km N
from Athens
Nov 11, 2024 06:26
(Athens)
M 2.5 258 km N
from Athens
Nov 11, 2024 06:24
(Athens)
M 2.3 257 km N
from Athens
Nov 11, 2024 05:59
(Athens)
M 3.2 294 km SSE
from Athens
Nov 11, 2024 05:52
(Athens)
M 3.0 258 km N
from Athens
Nov 11, 2024 05:44
(Athens)
M 2.1 257 km N
from Athens
Nov 11, 2024 05:30
(Athens)
M 2.7 257 km N
from Athens
Nov 11, 2024 05:25
(Athens)
M 2.3 256 km N
from Athens
Nov 11, 2024 05:23
(Athens)
M 3.2 259 km N
from Athens
Nov 11, 2024 03:43
(Athens)
M 2.1 259 km N
from Athens
Nov 10, 2024 20:30
(Athens)
M 2.4 226 km NNW
from Athens
Nov 10, 2024 17:28
(Athens)
M 3.0 241 km S
from Athens
Nov 10, 2024 12:20
(Athens)
M 3.0 152 km WNW
from Athens
Nov 10, 2024 09:54
(Athens)
M 2.0 259 km N
from Athens
Nov 10, 2024 09:46
(Athens)
M 2.5 242 km SSW
from Athens
Nov 10, 2024 07:12
(Athens)
M 2.8 258 km N
from Athens
Nov 10, 2024 06:54
(Athens)
M 2.3 257 km N
from Athens
Nov 10, 2024 06:51
(Athens)
M 3.4 258 km N
from Athens
Nov 10, 2024 03:53
(Athens)
M 2.1 242 km S
from Athens
Nov 10, 2024 03:20
(Athens)
M 2.1 256 km N
from Athens
Nov 10, 2024 02:41
(Athens)
M 2.6 171 km WNW
from Athens
Nov 10, 2024 01:28
(Athens)
M 2.2 250 km NW
from Athens

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Recent Athens Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Athens. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Athens and elsewhere.

Athens Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
119 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.3
Nov 11, 2024 10:02

Average

A total of 1195 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 119 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Athens with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Athens (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1129 94.48%
Mag. 5 60 5.02%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7
On Oct 30, 2020 13:51.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.7
On Jul 9, 1956 05:11.

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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near 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 29, 2024 09:12
(Athens)
M 5.8 230 km WSW
from Athens
Mar 4, 2021 20:38
(Athens)
M 5.8 244 km NW
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

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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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Athens.
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 14:42
(Athens)
M 4.3 21 km NW
from Athens
Jul 19, 2019 14:13
(Athens)
M 5.3 22 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
Sep 3, 2020 18:07
(Athens)
M 4.3 33 km NE
from Athens
Feb 18, 2021 05:04
(Athens)
M 4.4 32 km NW
from Athens

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Athens.

When was the last earthquake in Athens, Attica?

A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Athens on the morning of November 11, 2024 at 10:02 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 233km north-northwest 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, 1195 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Athens. This averages to 120 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.