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.
East Macedonia and Thrace Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 398 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 39 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near East Macedonia and Thrace roughly every 9 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 | 368 | 92.46% |
| Mag. 5 | 27 | 6.78% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.75% |
| 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 May 24, 2014 12:25 local time (Europe/Athens timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 110 kilometers (68 mi) south-east of Kavála, at a depth of 6 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-east of Kavála. It is the strongest earthquake near East Macedonia and Thrace in the past 124 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.
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 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near East Macedonia and Thrace on the night of May 19, 2024 at 02:39 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 238km north-northwest of Kavála at a depth of 35km under land. 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, 398 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from East Macedonia and Thrace. This averages to 40 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
