Latest earthquakes near Central Macedonia, Greece today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Central Macedonia, Greece, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Central Macedonia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Central Macedonia (also known as Κεντρική Μακεδονία), it will show up within minutes.
Central Macedonia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 677 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Central Macedonia, Greece in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 67 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Central Macedonia roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Central Macedonia in 2021. A total of 106 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Central Macedonia that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Central Macedonia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Central Macedonia 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 | 632 | 93.35% |
| Mag. 5 | 43 | 6.35% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.3% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Central Macedonia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Central Macedonia occurred on Nov 17, 2015 09:10 local time (Europe/Athens timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 297 kilometers (185 mi) south-west of Thessaloníki, at a depth of 11 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Central Macedonia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Dec 19, 1981 16:10, 250 kilometers (155 mi) south-west of Thessaloníki. It is the strongest earthquake near Central Macedonia 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 Macedonia, 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 Macedonia.
Earthquakes by city in Central Macedonia
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Central Macedonia, Greece.
Use this regional Central Macedonia earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kalamariá, Sérres, Kateríni, Sykiés, Véroia, Políchni, Giannitsá, Neapoli, Pylaía, Kilkís, Náousa, Édessa, Panórama, Peraía, Meneméni and Oraiókastro.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Central Macedonia.
When was the last earthquake in Central Macedonia, Greece?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Central Macedonia on the afternoon of December 21, 2024 at 12:54 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 64km south-southeast of Thessaloníki at a depth of 14km under water in the Aegean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Central Macedonia, Greece in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Central Macedonia, Greece?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Central Macedonia on the afternoon of December 19, 1981 at 16:10 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 250km south-east of Thessaloníki at a depth of 10km under water in the Aegean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Central Macedonia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Central Macedonia, Greece?
In the past 10 years, 677 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Central Macedonia. This averages to 68 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
