Latest earthquakes near Thessaloníki, Central Macedonia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Thessaloníki, Central Macedonia, Greece, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Thessaloníki? If an earthquake is happening right now near Thessaloníki (also known as Θεσσαλονίκη), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 10 hours ago (Mar 31 13:53 Athens) |
M 2.2 | 258 km SSW from Thessaloníki |
| 20 hours ago (Mar 31 03:38 Athens) |
M 2.1 | 106 km ESE from Thessaloníki |
| 22 hours ago (Mar 31 01:30 Athens) |
M 2.4 | 96 km N from Thessaloníki |
| 22 hours ago (Mar 31 01:27 Athens) |
M 2.3 | 96 km N from Thessaloníki |
| 1 day ago (Mar 30 20:08 Athens) |
M 3.1 | 108 km ESE from Thessaloníki |
| 1 day ago (Mar 30 19:52 Athens) |
M 3.3 | 107 km ESE from Thessaloníki |
| 1 day ago (Mar 30 19:39 Athens) |
M 2.3 | 263 km SSW from Thessaloníki |
| 1 day ago (Mar 30 18:33 Athens) |
M 2.4 | 264 km WSW from Thessaloníki |
| 1 day ago (Mar 30 15:52 Athens) |
M 2.2 | 262 km SSW from Thessaloníki |
| 1 day ago (Mar 30 14:01 Athens) |
M 2.1 | 263 km SSW from Thessaloníki |
| 2 days ago (Mar 29 01:44 Athens) |
M 2.7 | 213 km W from Thessaloníki |
| 3 days ago (Mar 28 08:58 Athens) |
M 2.3 | 262 km SSW from Thessaloníki |
| 3 days ago (Mar 28 06:04 Athens) |
M 3.3 | 124 km W from Thessaloníki |
| 4 days ago (Mar 27 06:24 Athens) |
M 2.2 | 276 km E from Thessaloníki |
| 4 days ago (Mar 27 04:11 Athens) |
M 2.0 | 171 km WNW from Thessaloníki |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 23:45 Athens) |
M 3.3 | 123 km SW from Thessaloníki |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 23:42 Athens) |
M 2.6 | 122 km SW from Thessaloníki |
| 5 days ago (Mar 26 14:07 Athens) |
M 2.0 | 216 km W from Thessaloníki |
| 5 days ago (Mar 26 09:08 Athens) |
M 3.2 | 222 km W from Thessaloníki |
| 7 days ago (Mar 24 19:58 Athens) |
M 3.0 | 287 km WNW from Thessaloníki |
| 7 days ago (Mar 24 15:59 Athens) |
M 2.9 | 106 km ESE from Thessaloníki |
| 7 days ago (Mar 24 09:25 Athens) |
M 2.8 | 202 km W from Thessaloníki |
| 7 days ago (Mar 24 07:53 Athens) |
M 3.0 | 242 km SSE from Thessaloníki |
| 7 days ago (Mar 24 07:40 Athens) |
M 2.5 | 190 km W from Thessaloníki |
| 7 days ago (Mar 24 06:17 Athens) |
M 2.6 | 238 km W from Thessaloníki |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Thessaloníki
Thessaloníki Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 676 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Thessaloníki, Central Macedonia 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 Thessaloníki roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Thessaloníki in 2021. A total of 106 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Thessaloníki 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 Thessaloníki in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Thessaloníki 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 Thessaloníki
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Thessaloníki 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 Thessaloníki in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Nov 8, 1905 23:41, 156 kilometers (97 mi) south-west of Thessaloníki. It is the strongest earthquake near Thessaloníki 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 Thessaloníki, Central Macedonia 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 Thessaloníki.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jan 16, 2022 13:48 (Athens) |
M 5.5 | 138 km ESE from Thessaloníki |
| Jan 9, 2022 23:43 (Athens) |
M 5.5 | 131 km W from Thessaloníki |
| Mar 4, 2021 21:23 (Athens) |
M 5.5 | 117 km SW from Thessaloníki |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Thessaloníki
Nearest earthquakes from Thessaloníki
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Thessaloníki, Central Macedonia. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2020 05:07 (Athens) |
M 4.5 | 27 km W from Thessaloníki |
| Aug 10, 2020 09:08 (Athens) |
M 4.4 | 29 km WSW from Thessaloníki |
| Jun 25, 2018 11:21 (Athens) |
M 4.1 | 32 km E from Thessaloníki |
| Oct 14, 2020 06:57 (Athens) |
M 4.4 | 36 km N from Thessaloníki |
| Nov 23, 2017 00:37 (Athens) |
M 4.5 | 35 km WSW from Thessaloníki |
| Aug 6, 2016 08:17 (Athens) |
M 4.2 | 41 km E from Thessaloníki |
| Nov 30, 2016 19:36 (Athens) |
M 4.0 | 42 km NNW from Thessaloníki |
| Oct 15, 2018 12:02 (Athens) |
M 4.5 | 45 km ESE from Thessaloníki |
| Nov 16, 2016 11:15 (Athens) |
M 4.2 | 47 km NNW from Thessaloníki |
| Nov 19, 2016 01:22 (Athens) |
M 4.7 | 46 km NNW from Thessaloníki |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Thessaloníki
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Thessaloníki.
When was the last earthquake in Thessaloníki, Central Macedonia?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Thessaloníki on the afternoon of March 31, 2025 at 13:53 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 258km south-southwest of Thessaloníki at a depth of 24km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Thessaloníki, Central Macedonia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Thessaloníki, Central Macedonia?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Thessaloníki on the evening of November 8, 1905 at 23:41 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 156km east-southeast of Thessaloníki at a depth of 15km under water in the Aegean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Thessaloníki since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Thessaloníki, Central Macedonia?
In the past 10 years, 676 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Thessaloníki. This averages to 68 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
