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List of latest earthquakes near Kavála.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 11, 2024 10:02
(Athens)
M 2.3 225 km SW
from Kavála
Nov 11, 2024 08:18
(Athens)
M 2.7 77 km SSW
from Kavála
Nov 11, 2024 07:59
(Athens)
M 2.8 76 km SSW
from Kavála
Nov 11, 2024 07:10
(Athens)
M 3.7 77 km SSW
from Kavála
Nov 11, 2024 06:26
(Athens)
M 2.5 76 km SSW
from Kavála
Nov 11, 2024 06:24
(Athens)
M 2.3 78 km SSW
from Kavála
Nov 11, 2024 05:52
(Athens)
M 3.0 77 km SSW
from Kavála
Nov 11, 2024 05:44
(Athens)
M 2.1 78 km SSW
from Kavála
Nov 11, 2024 05:30
(Athens)
M 2.7 77 km SSW
from Kavála
Nov 11, 2024 05:25
(Athens)
M 2.5 80 km SSW
from Kavála
Nov 11, 2024 05:23
(Athens)
M 3.2 76 km SSW
from Kavála
Nov 11, 2024 04:55
(Athens)
M 2.1 277 km W
from Kavála
Nov 11, 2024 03:43
(Athens)
M 2.1 76 km SSW
from Kavála
Nov 10, 2024 20:30
(Athens)
M 2.4 213 km SW
from Kavála
Nov 10, 2024 14:06
(Athens)
M 2.0 264 km W
from Kavála
Nov 10, 2024 13:47
(Athens)
M 2.0 257 km W
from Kavála
Nov 10, 2024 09:54
(Athens)
M 2.0 76 km SSW
from Kavála
Nov 10, 2024 07:12
(Athens)
M 2.8 77 km SSW
from Kavála
Nov 10, 2024 06:54
(Athens)
M 2.3 77 km SSW
from Kavála
Nov 10, 2024 06:51
(Athens)
M 3.4 77 km SSW
from Kavála
Nov 10, 2024 03:20
(Athens)
M 2.1 79 km SSW
from Kavála
Nov 10, 2024 01:28
(Athens)
M 2.2 235 km WSW
from Kavála
Nov 9, 2024 22:34
(Athens)
M 2.4 281 km W
from Kavála
Nov 9, 2024 08:12
(Athens)
M 2.9 236 km SSW
from Kavála
Nov 9, 2024 06:56
(Athens)
M 2.7 282 km W
from Kavála

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Kavála

Recent Kavála Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kavála. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kavála and elsewhere.

Kavála Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
37 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.3
Nov 11, 2024 10:02

Average

A total of 373 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 37 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kavála roughly every 9 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Kavála with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Kavála (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 345 92.49%
Mag. 5 26 6.97%
Mag. 6 2 0.54%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Kavála

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.3
On Mar 3, 2021 12:16.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.3
On Mar 18, 1953 21:06.

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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Kavála.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
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
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
Mar 4, 2021 21:23
(Athens)
M 5.5 237 km WSW
from Kavála
Sep 27, 2020 01:50
(Athens)
M 5.4 106 km S
from Kavála
Nov 18, 2014 01:05
(Athens)
M 5.4 267 km SSW
from Kavála
Feb 12, 2017 15:48
(Athens)
M 5.3 206 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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Kavála.
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
Sep 22, 2024 11:47
(Athens)
M 4.3 64 km S
from Kavála
Jul 26, 2015 21:40
(Athens)
M 4.1 65 km SW
from Kavála
Aug 24, 2024 22:54
(Athens)
M 4.4 71 km SSW
from Kavála
Sep 22, 2024 12:50
(Athens)
M 4.8 73 km S
from Kavála
Sep 22, 2024 12:57
(Athens)
M 4.1 76 km SSW
from Kavála
Aug 12, 2024 16:39
(Athens)
M 4.3 86 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 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kavála on the morning of November 11, 2024 at 10:02 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 225km southwest of Kavála at a depth of 5km 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, 373 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kavála. This averages to 37 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.