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.
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 | 339 | 93.13% |
| Mag. 5 | 23 | 6.32% |
| 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 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 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-west of Kavála. It is the strongest earthquake near Kavála 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 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.
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.
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 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Kavála on the afternoon of December 21, 2024 at 12:54 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 131km southwest of Kavála at a depth of 14km under water in the Aegean Sea. 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.
