Latest earthquakes near Chalkída, Central Greece today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Chalkída, Central Greece, Greece, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Chalkída? If an earthquake is happening right now near Chalkída (also known as Χαλκίδα), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Chalkída Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Chalkída. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Chalkída and elsewhere.
Feb 18, 2025 08:08AM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Tuesday Morning in the Aegean Sea 151km from Irákleion (Greece).
Feb 18, 2025 06:46AM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Morning in the Aegean Sea 151km from Irákleion (Greece).
Feb 12, 2025 03:14AM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Wednesday Night in the Aegean Sea 142km from Irákleion (Greece).
Feb 11, 2025 12:37AM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Tuesday Night in the Aegean Sea 151km from Irákleion (Greece).
Feb 10, 2025 10:16PM
On Monday Evening a Shallow M5.2 AFTERSHOCK struck in the Aegean Sea 224km from Athens (Greece).
Feb 9, 2025 09:05PM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake hit in the Aegean Sea 220km from Athens (Greece) on Sunday Evening.
Chalkída Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1428 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chalkída, Central Greece in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 142 earthquakes per year, or 11 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Chalkída roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Chalkída in 2025. A total of 289 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chalkída 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 Chalkída in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Chalkída 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 | 1349 | 94.47% |
| Mag. 5 | 74 | 5.18% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.28% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.07% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Chalkída
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chalkída 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 Chalkída 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 Chalkída 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 Chalkída, Central 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 Chalkída.
Nearest earthquakes from Chalkída
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Chalkída, Central Greece. 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 Chalkída.
When was the last earthquake in Chalkída, Central Greece?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Chalkída on the afternoon of February 21, 2025 at 17:55 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 224km south-southeast of Chalkída at a depth of 10km under water in the Aegean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chalkída, Central Greece in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chalkída, Central Greece?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Chalkída 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 Chalkída since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chalkída, Central Greece?
In the past 10 years, 1428 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chalkída. This averages to 143 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
