Latest earthquakes near East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in East Macedonia and Thrace? If an earthquake is happening right now near East Macedonia and Thrace (also known as Eastern Macedonia and Thrace), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7 hours ago (Apr 18 08:44 Athens) |
M 2.1 | 292 km SSE from Kavála |
| 9 hours ago (Apr 18 07:18 Athens) |
M 2.5 | 297 km SSW from Kavála |
| 10 hours ago (Apr 18 06:07 Athens) |
M 2.7 | 242 km SSW from Kavála |
| 2 days ago (Apr 15 18:27 Athens) |
M 3.0 | 263 km SE from Kavála |
| 3 days ago (Apr 15 08:41 Athens) |
M 2.6 | 257 km SSE from Kavála |
| 3 days ago (Apr 15 04:29 Athens) |
M 2.5 | 256 km SSE from Kavála |
| 3 days ago (Apr 14 22:12 Athens) |
M 2.5 | 292 km SW from Kavála |
| 4 days ago (Apr 14 12:23 Athens) |
M 3.1 | 257 km SSE from Kavála |
| 4 days ago (Apr 14 06:30 Athens) |
M 2.0 | 204 km SE from Kavála |
| 4 days ago (Apr 14 04:21 Athens) |
M 2.6 | 224 km NW from Kavála |
| 5 days ago (Apr 13 10:00 Athens) |
M 2.7 | 255 km SSE from Kavála |
| 5 days ago (Apr 13 00:22 Athens) |
M 2.6 | 146 km SW from Kavála |
| 5 days ago (Apr 12 17:09 Athens) |
M 2.1 | 168 km ESE from Kavála |
| 6 days ago (Apr 12 15:34 Athens) |
M 2.8 | 172 km NNW from Kavála |
| 6 days ago (Apr 12 12:42 Athens) |
M 2.4 | 284 km S from Kavála |
| 6 days ago (Apr 12 11:59 Athens) |
M 2.5 | 283 km WSW from Kavála |
| 6 days ago (Apr 11 19:50 Athens) |
M 3.0 | 296 km SW from Kavála |
| 7 days ago (Apr 11 10:50 Athens) |
M 2.3 | 235 km ESE from Kavála |
| 8 days ago (Apr 10 09:07 Athens) |
M 2.4 | 76 km SSW from Kavála |
| 10 days ago (Apr 8 03:58 Athens) |
M 2.7 | 144 km NW from Kavála |
| 10 days ago (Apr 8 00:01 Athens) |
M 2.7 | 95 km SSW from Kavála |
| 11 days ago (Apr 7 13:54 Athens) |
M 2.1 | 248 km E from Kavála |
| 11 days ago (Apr 7 13:45 Athens) |
M 2.1 | 216 km NNW from Kavála |
| 11 days ago (Apr 6 18:39 Athens) |
M 2.6 | 121 km WNW from Kavála |
| 12 days ago (Apr 6 03:31 Athens) |
M 2.2 | 230 km SE from Kavála |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near East Macedonia and Thrace
East Macedonia and Thrace Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 361 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 36 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near East Macedonia and Thrace roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near East Macedonia and Thrace in 2017. A total of 75 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of East Macedonia and Thrace 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 East Macedonia and Thrace in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near East Macedonia and Thrace 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 | 335 | 92.8% |
| Mag. 5 | 24 | 6.65% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.55% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near East Macedonia and Thrace
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near East Macedonia and Thrace occurred on Mar 3, 2021 12:16 local time (Europe/Athens timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 230 kilometers (143 mi) south-west of Kavála, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near East Macedonia and Thrace in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Mar 18, 1953 21:06, 287 kilometers (178 mi) south-west of Kavála. It is the strongest earthquake near East Macedonia and Thrace 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 East Macedonia and Thrace, 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 East Macedonia and Thrace.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2021 12:16 (Athens) |
M 6.3 | 230 km SW from Kavála |
| Jun 12, 2017 15:28 (Athens) |
M 6.3 | 279 km SE from Kavála |
| Mar 4, 2021 20:38 (Athens) |
M 5.8 | 233 km SW from Kavála |
| Mar 12, 2021 14:57 (Athens) |
M 5.6 | 228 km WSW from Kavála |
| Mar 4, 2021 21:23 (Athens) |
M 5.5 | 237 km WSW from Kavála |
| Jan 16, 2022 13:48 (Athens) |
M 5.5 | 100 km S from Kavála |
| Jan 9, 2022 23:43 (Athens) |
M 5.5 | 254 km W from Kavála |
| Sep 27, 2020 01:50 (Athens) |
M 5.4 | 106 km S from Kavála |
| Jun 9, 2015 04:09 (Athens) |
M 5.3 | 272 km SSW from Kavála |
| Feb 6, 2017 05:51 (Athens) |
M 5.3 | 205 km SE from Kavála |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near East Macedonia and Thrace
Earthquakes by city in East Macedonia and Thrace
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece.
Use this regional East Macedonia and Thrace earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Alexandroupoli, Xánthi, Komotiní, Dráma and Orestiáda.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near East Macedonia and Thrace.
When was the last earthquake in East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near East Macedonia and Thrace on the morning of April 18, 2025 at 08:44 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 292km south-southeast of Kavála at a depth of 15km under water in the Aegean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near East Macedonia and Thrace on the evening of March 18, 1953 at 21:06 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 287km east-southeast of Kavála at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near East Macedonia and Thrace since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece?
In the past 10 years, 361 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from East Macedonia and Thrace. This averages to 36 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
