Latest earthquakes near Irákleion, Crete today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Irákleion, Crete, Greece, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Irákleion? If an earthquake is happening right now near Irákleion (also known as Ηράκλειο), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Irákleion Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Irákleion. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Irákleion and elsewhere.
May 22, 2025 06:19AM
Strong M6.2 Earthquake hit in the Aegean Sea near Irákleion (Greece) on Thursday Morning.
May 14, 2025 01:51AM
Strong M6.0 Earthquake hit in the Mediterranean Sea 168km from Irákleion (Greece) on Wednesday Night.
Irákleion Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1640 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Irákleion, Crete in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 164 earthquakes per year, or 13 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Irákleion roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Irákleion in 2025. A total of 477 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Irákleion that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Irákleion in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Irákleion 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 | 1561 | 95.18% |
| Mag. 5 | 72 | 4.39% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.43% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Irákleion
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Irákleion 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 Irákleion 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 Irákleion in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Irákleion, Crete 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 Irákleion.
Nearest earthquakes from Irákleion
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Irákleion, Crete. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Irákleion.
When was the last earthquake in Irákleion, Crete?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Irákleion on the afternoon of April 18, 2026 at 12:47 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 225km northwest of Irákleion at a depth of 16km under water in the Aegean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Irákleion, Crete in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Irákleion, Crete?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Irákleion 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 Irákleion since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Irákleion, Crete?
In the past 10 years, 1640 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Irákleion. This averages to 164 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
