Latest earthquakes near Central Greece, Greece today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Central Greece, Greece, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Central Greece? If an earthquake is happening right now near Central Greece (also known as Κεντρική Ελλάδα), it will show up within minutes.
Central Greece Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1145 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Central Greece, Greece in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 114 earthquakes per year, or 9 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Central Greece roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Central Greece in 2018. A total of 229 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Central Greece 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 Central Greece in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Central Greece 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 | 1083 | 94.59% |
| Mag. 5 | 57 | 4.98% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.35% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.09% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Central Greece
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Central Greece occurred on Oct 30, 2020 13:51 local time (Europe/Athens timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 285 kilometers (177 mi) east-southeast of Chalkída, at a depth of 21 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Central Greece in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 9, 1956 05:11, 288 kilometers (179 mi) east-southeast of Chalkída. It is the strongest earthquake near Central Greece 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 Central Greece, Greece 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 Central Greece.
Earthquakes by city in Central Greece
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Central Greece, Greece.
Use this regional Central Greece earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Lamía, Thívai and Livadeiá.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Central Greece.
When was the last earthquake in Central Greece, Greece?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Central Greece on the afternoon of December 21, 2024 at 14:21 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 53km south-southeast of Chalkída at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Central Greece, Greece in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Central Greece, Greece?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Central Greece on the night of July 9, 1956 at 05:11 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 288km south-east of Chalkída at a depth of 20km under water in the Aegean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Central Greece since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Central Greece, Greece?
In the past 10 years, 1145 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Central Greece. This averages to 115 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
