Latest earthquakes near Kavála, East Macedonia and Thrace today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kavála, East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kavála? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kavála (also known as Kavala), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 5 hours ago (Mar 27 09:34 Athens) |
M 2.1 | 262 km ESE from Kavála |
| 8 hours ago (Mar 27 06:24 Athens) |
M 2.2 | 170 km ESE from Kavála |
| 11 hours ago (Mar 27 04:11 Athens) |
M 2.0 | 290 km W from Kavála |
| 15 hours ago (Mar 26 23:45 Athens) |
M 2.6 | 238 km SW from Kavála |
| 15 hours ago (Mar 26 23:42 Athens) |
M 2.6 | 237 km SW from Kavála |
| 2 days ago (Mar 25 01:26 Athens) |
M 2.9 | 260 km E from Kavála |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 15:59 Athens) |
M 2.9 | 78 km SSW from Kavála |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 07:53 Athens) |
M 3.0 | 261 km S from Kavála |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 05:35 Athens) |
M 2.4 | 240 km ESE from Kavála |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 13:46 Athens) |
M 2.5 | 155 km WNW from Kavála |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 15:41 Athens) |
M 2.2 | 172 km ESE from Kavála |
| 6 days ago (Mar 21 06:11 Athens) |
M 2.0 | 153 km WNW from Kavála |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 18:20 Athens) |
M 2.9 | 249 km WSW from Kavála |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 17:40 Athens) |
M 2.6 | 248 km WSW from Kavála |
| 7 days ago (Mar 20 05:29 Athens) |
M 2.1 | 223 km SE from Kavála |
| 7 days ago (Mar 20 00:57 Athens) |
M 3.4 | 136 km SW from Kavála |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 19:33 Athens) |
M 2.6 | 157 km WNW from Kavála |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 16:33 Athens) |
M 2.4 | 280 km SSE from Kavála |
| 8 days ago (Mar 19 02:22 Athens) |
M 2.1 | 211 km SE from Kavála |
| 9 days ago (Mar 18 09:39 Athens) |
M 2.7 | 78 km SSW from Kavála |
| 9 days ago (Mar 18 07:52 Athens) |
M 2.5 | 239 km SSW from Kavála |
| 9 days ago (Mar 17 19:27 Athens) |
M 2.4 | 248 km SSE from Kavála |
| 10 days ago (Mar 17 14:33 Athens) |
M 2.5 | 109 km ENE from Kavála |
| 10 days ago (Mar 17 05:28 Athens) |
M 2.6 | 236 km ESE from Kavála |
| 11 days ago (Mar 16 05:13 Athens) |
M 2.9 | 154 km WNW from Kavála |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Kavála
Kavála Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 364 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kavála, East Macedonia and Thrace 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 Kavála roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kavála in 2017. A total of 75 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kavála 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 Kavála in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Kavála 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 | 338 | 92.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 24 | 6.59% |
| 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 Kavála
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kavála occurred on Jun 12, 2017 15:28 local time (Europe/Athens timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 279 kilometers (173 mi) south-east of Kavála, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kavála 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 Kavála 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 Kavála, East Macedonia and Thrace 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 Kavála.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2017 15:28 (Athens) |
M 6.3 | 279 km SE from Kavála |
| Mar 3, 2021 12:16 (Athens) |
M 6.3 | 230 km SW 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 9, 2022 23:43 (Athens) |
M 5.5 | 254 km W from Kavála |
| Jan 16, 2022 13:48 (Athens) |
M 5.5 | 100 km S from Kavála |
| Sep 27, 2020 01:50 (Athens) |
M 5.4 | 106 km S from Kavála |
| Feb 12, 2017 15:48 (Athens) |
M 5.3 | 206 km SE from Kavála |
| Feb 6, 2017 05:51 (Athens) |
M 5.3 | 205 km SE from Kavála |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Kavála
Nearest earthquakes from Kavála
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kavála, East Macedonia and Thrace. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2016 03:56 (Athens) |
M 4.0 | 23 km E from Kavála |
| Jul 28, 2015 04:03 (Athens) |
M 4.0 | 39 km N from Kavála |
| Apr 10, 2018 14:42 (Athens) |
M 4.1 | 45 km SSW from Kavála |
| Jul 12, 2016 01:18 (Athens) |
M 4.1 | 55 km WNW from Kavála |
| Jul 26, 2015 21:40 (Athens) |
M 4.1 | 65 km SW from Kavála |
| Dec 13, 2024 10:12 (Athens) |
M 4.4 | 67 km SSW from Kavála |
| Sep 22, 2024 12:50 (Athens) |
M 4.8 | 67 km S from Kavála |
| 39 days ago (Feb 15 18:11 Athens) |
M 4.9 | 71 km SSW from Kavála |
| Aug 24, 2024 22:54 (Athens) |
M 4.4 | 71 km SSW from Kavála |
| Dec 13, 2024 10:34 (Athens) |
M 4.6 | 73 km SSW from Kavála |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Kavála
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kavála.
When was the last earthquake in Kavála, East Macedonia and Thrace?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Kavála on the morning of March 27, 2025 at 09:34 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 262km east-southeast of Kavála at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kavála, East Macedonia and Thrace in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kavála, East Macedonia and Thrace?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kavála 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 Kavála since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kavála, East Macedonia and Thrace?
In the past 10 years, 364 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kavála. This averages to 36 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
