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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2 hours ago (Apr 26 13:02 Athens) |
M 2.6 | 150 km NNE from Irákleion |
| 3 hours ago (Apr 26 11:35 Athens) |
M 3.3 | 109 km WSW from Irákleion |
| 7 hours ago (Apr 26 07:54 Athens) |
M 2.5 | 175 km ENE from Irákleion |
| 10 hours ago (Apr 26 04:33 Athens) |
M 2.7 | 158 km ESE from Irákleion |
| 11 hours ago (Apr 26 03:19 Athens) |
M 2.5 | 142 km E from Irákleion |
| 12 hours ago (Apr 26 03:11 Athens) |
M 3.2 | 132 km E from Irákleion |
| 13 hours ago (Apr 26 01:58 Athens) |
M 2.6 | 163 km NNE from Irákleion |
| 18 hours ago (Apr 25 20:53 Athens) |
M 2.6 | 154 km WSW from Irákleion |
| 22 hours ago (Apr 25 17:07 Athens) |
M 2.6 | 157 km NNE from Irákleion |
| 22 hours ago (Apr 25 16:25 Athens) |
M 2.6 | 137 km WSW from Irákleion |
| 1 day ago (Apr 25 11:50 Athens) |
M 3.2 | 178 km WSW from Irákleion |
| 1 day ago (Apr 25 10:38 Athens) |
M 2.5 | 146 km NNE from Irákleion |
| 1 day ago (Apr 25 07:14 Athens) |
M 2.7 | 63 km NE from Irákleion |
| 1 day ago (Apr 25 06:12 Athens) |
M 2.5 | 61 km NE from Irákleion |
| 1 day ago (Apr 24 20:30 Athens) |
M 2.4 | 265 km NE from Irákleion |
| 2 days ago (Apr 24 12:06 Athens) |
M 3.4 | 160 km NNE from Irákleion |
| 2 days ago (Apr 24 10:56 Athens) |
M 2.6 | 144 km NNE from Irákleion |
| 2 days ago (Apr 24 10:12 Athens) |
M 3.1 | 162 km NNE from Irákleion |
| 2 days ago (Apr 24 10:02 Athens) |
M 2.3 | 154 km WNW from Irákleion |
| 2 days ago (Apr 24 05:32 Athens) |
M 2.6 | 187 km WNW from Irákleion |
| 2 days ago (Apr 23 15:57 Athens) |
M 3.3 | 129 km ENE from Irákleion |
| 3 days ago (Apr 23 12:21 Athens) |
M 2.5 | 199 km E from Irákleion |
| 3 days ago (Apr 23 12:03 Athens) |
M 2.9 | 58 km NNE from Irákleion |
| 3 days ago (Apr 23 10:04 Athens) |
M 3.1 | 58 km NNE from Irákleion |
| 3 days ago (Apr 23 06:00 Athens) |
M 2.5 | 156 km NNE from Irákleion |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Crete
Crete Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1630 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 163 earthquakes per year, or 13 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Crete roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Crete in 2025. A total of 394 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Crete 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 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 | 1548 | 94.97% |
| Mag. 5 | 77 | 4.72% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.31% |
| 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2017 01:31 (Athens) |
M 6.6 | 271 km NE from Irákleion |
| May 2, 2020 15:51 (Athens) |
M 6.5 | 138 km SSE from Irákleion |
| Oct 12, 2021 12:24 (Athens) |
M 6.4 | 99 km E from Irákleion |
| Sep 27, 2021 09:17 (Athens) |
M 6.0 | 15 km SE from Irákleion |
| Nov 27, 2019 09:23 (Athens) |
M 6.0 | 179 km WNW from Irákleion |
| Sep 18, 2020 19:28 (Athens) |
M 5.9 | 35 km SSE from Irákleion |
| May 19, 2020 02:22 (Athens) |
M 5.7 | 132 km SSE from Irákleion |
| Jan 30, 2020 13:21 (Athens) |
M 5.7 | 240 km E from Irákleion |
| Dec 29, 2021 07:08 (Athens) |
M 5.7 | 55 km S from Irákleion |
| Aug 1, 2021 07:31 (Athens) |
M 5.6 | 206 km NE from Irákleion |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Crete on the afternoon of April 26, 2025 at 13:02 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 150km north-northeast of Irákleion at a depth of 5km 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, 1630 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Crete. This averages to 163 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
