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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 hours ago (Apr 21 08:47 Athens) |
M 2.5 | 257 km SSW from Thessaloníki |
| 1 day ago (Apr 20 01:13 Athens) |
M 3.6 | 75 km SSE from Thessaloníki |
| 1 day ago (Apr 20 00:40 Athens) |
M 2.2 | 291 km E from Thessaloníki |
| 1 day ago (Apr 20 00:19 Athens) |
M 2.0 | 227 km WNW from Thessaloníki |
| 1 day ago (Apr 19 23:54 Athens) |
M 2.3 | 246 km W from Thessaloníki |
| 1 day ago (Apr 19 22:57 Athens) |
M 3.1 | 215 km S from Thessaloníki |
| 1 day ago (Apr 19 17:34 Athens) |
M 3.4 | 73 km SSE from Thessaloníki |
| 1 day ago (Apr 19 17:04 Athens) |
M 2.9 | 248 km W from Thessaloníki |
| 2 days ago (Apr 19 07:09 Athens) |
M 3.4 | 279 km E from Thessaloníki |
| 3 days ago (Apr 18 08:49 Athens) |
M 2.2 | 277 km W from Thessaloníki |
| 3 days ago (Apr 18 07:18 Athens) |
M 2.5 | 222 km S from Thessaloníki |
| 3 days ago (Apr 18 06:07 Athens) |
M 2.7 | 213 km SSE from Thessaloníki |
| 5 days ago (Apr 16 07:01 Athens) |
M 2.0 | 247 km WNW from Thessaloníki |
| 5 days ago (Apr 16 00:27 Athens) |
M 3.2 | 286 km S from Thessaloníki |
| 5 days ago (Apr 16 00:23 Athens) |
M 2.7 | 286 km S from Thessaloníki |
| 5 days ago (Apr 16 00:17 Athens) |
M 2.6 | 285 km S from Thessaloníki |
| 5 days ago (Apr 15 23:05 Athens) |
M 2.6 | 285 km S from Thessaloníki |
| 6 days ago (Apr 15 05:19 Athens) |
M 2.0 | 251 km W from Thessaloníki |
| 6 days ago (Apr 14 22:12 Athens) |
M 2.5 | 198 km SSW from Thessaloníki |
| 7 days ago (Apr 14 06:30 Athens) |
M 2.0 | 287 km ESE from Thessaloníki |
| 7 days ago (Apr 14 04:21 Athens) |
M 2.6 | 179 km NNW from Thessaloníki |
| 7 days ago (Apr 13 23:42 Athens) |
M 2.1 | 235 km W from Thessaloníki |
| 7 days ago (Apr 13 23:35 Athens) |
M 2.6 | 269 km SSW from Thessaloníki |
| 8 days ago (Apr 13 15:42 Athens) |
M 2.6 | 287 km SW from Thessaloníki |
| 8 days ago (Apr 13 13:51 Athens) |
M 2.6 | 254 km S from Thessaloníki |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Central Macedonia
Central Macedonia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 676 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 | 629 | 93.05% |
| Mag. 5 | 45 | 6.66% |
| 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 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2015 09:10 (Athens) |
M 6.5 | 297 km SW from Thessaloníki |
| Mar 3, 2021 12:16 (Athens) |
M 6.3 | 118 km SSW from Thessaloníki |
| Mar 4, 2021 20:38 (Athens) |
M 5.8 | 118 km SW from Thessaloníki |
| Mar 21, 2020 02:49 (Athens) |
M 5.7 | 242 km SW from Thessaloníki |
| Mar 12, 2021 14:57 (Athens) |
M 5.6 | 110 km SW from Thessaloníki |
| Sep 21, 2019 17:04 (Athens) |
M 5.6 | 296 km WNW from Thessaloníki |
| Feb 17, 2021 05:36 (Athens) |
M 5.5 | 261 km SSW from Thessaloníki |
| Mar 4, 2021 21:23 (Athens) |
M 5.5 | 117 km SW from Thessaloníki |
| Jan 9, 2022 23:43 (Athens) |
M 5.5 | 131 km W from Thessaloníki |
| Jan 16, 2022 13:48 (Athens) |
M 5.5 | 138 km ESE from Thessaloníki |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Central Macedonia on the morning of April 21, 2025 at 08:47 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 257km south-southwest of Thessaloníki at a depth of 14km under land. 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, 676 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.
