Latest earthquakes near Peristéri, Attica today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Peristéri, Attica, Greece, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Peristéri? If an earthquake is happening right now near Peristéri (also known as Περιστέρι), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Peristéri Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Peristéri. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Peristéri and elsewhere.
Mar 8, 2026 05:32AM
On Sunday Night a Shallow M5.5 Earthquake struck near Ioánnina in Greece.
May 22, 2025 06:19AM
Strong M6.2 Earthquake hit in the Aegean Sea near Irákleion (Greece) on Thursday Morning.
Peristéri Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1585 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Peristéri, Attica in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 158 earthquakes per year, or 13 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Peristéri roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Peristéri in 2025. A total of 468 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Peristéri that year. The strongest had a 5.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Peristéri in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Peristéri 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 | 1512 | 95.39% |
| Mag. 5 | 68 | 4.29% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.25% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.06% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Peristéri
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Peristéri occurred on Oct 30, 2020 13:51 local time (Europe/Athens timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 271 kilometers (168 mi) east of Peristéri, at a depth of 21 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Peristéri in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 9, 1956 05:11, 250 kilometers (155 mi) east of Peristéri. It is the strongest earthquake near Peristéri in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Peristéri, 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 Peristéri.
Nearest earthquakes from Peristéri
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Peristéri, 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 Peristéri.
When was the last earthquake in Peristéri, Attica?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Peristéri on the night of April 19, 2026 at 01:00 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 142km north of Peristéri at a depth of 14km under water in the Aegean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Peristéri, Attica in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Peristéri, Attica?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Peristéri on the night of July 9, 1956 at 05:11 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 250km south-east of Peristéri at a depth of 20km under water in the Aegean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Peristéri since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Peristéri, Attica?
In the past 10 years, 1585 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Peristéri. This averages to 159 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
