Latest earthquakes near Crete, Greece today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Crete, Greece, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Crete? If an earthquake is happening right now near Crete (also known as Κρήτη), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Crete Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Crete. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Crete and elsewhere.
Dec 22, 2024 09:09PM
On Sunday Evening a Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck in the Mediterranean Sea 131km from Irákleion (Greece).
Crete Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1284 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Crete, Greece in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 128 earthquakes per year, or 10 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Crete roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Crete in 2020. A total of 308 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Crete that year. The strongest had a 6.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Crete in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Crete 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 | 1206 | 93.93% |
| Mag. 5 | 72 | 5.61% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.47% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Crete
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Crete occurred on Jul 21, 2017 01:31 local time (Europe/Athens timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 271 kilometers (168 mi) north-east of Irákleion, at a depth of 7 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Crete in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 9, 1956 05:11, 166 kilometers (103 mi) north-east of Irákleion. It is the strongest earthquake near Crete 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 Crete, 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 Crete.
Earthquakes by city in Crete
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Crete, Greece.
Use this regional Crete earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Chaniá and Rethymno.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Crete.
When was the last earthquake in Crete, Greece?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Crete on the evening of January 20, 2025 at 23:11 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 57km north-northeast of Irákleion at a depth of 18km under water in the Aegean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Crete, Greece in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Crete, Greece?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Crete on the night of July 9, 1956 at 05:11 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 166km north-northeast of Irákleion at a depth of 20km under water in the Aegean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Crete since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Crete, Greece?
In the past 10 years, 1284 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Crete. This averages to 128 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
