Latest earthquakes near Piraeus, Attica today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Piraeus, Attica, Greece, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Piraeus? If an earthquake is happening right now near Piraeus (also known as Πειραιάς), it will show up within minutes.
Piraeus Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1265 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Piraeus, Attica in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 126 earthquakes per year, or 10 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Piraeus roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Piraeus in 2018. A total of 282 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Piraeus 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 Piraeus in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Piraeus 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 | 1195 | 94.47% |
| Mag. 5 | 64 | 5.06% |
| 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 Piraeus
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Piraeus occurred on Oct 30, 2020 13:51 local time (Europe/Athens timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 275 kilometers (171 mi) east of Piraeus, at a depth of 21 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Piraeus in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 9, 1956 05:11, 249 kilometers (155 mi) east of Piraeus. It is the strongest earthquake near Piraeus 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 Piraeus, 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 Piraeus.
Nearest earthquakes from Piraeus
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Piraeus, 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 Piraeus.
When was the last earthquake in Piraeus, Attica?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Piraeus on the evening of July 3, 2024 at 21:51 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 34km east-northeast of Piraeus at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Piraeus, Attica in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Piraeus, Attica?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Piraeus on the night of July 9, 1956 at 05:11 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 249km south-east of Piraeus at a depth of 20km under water in the Aegean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Piraeus since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Piraeus, Attica?
In the past 10 years, 1265 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Piraeus. This averages to 127 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
