Latest earthquakes near Epirus, Greece today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Epirus, Greece, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Epirus? If an earthquake is happening right now near Epirus (also known as Ήπειρος), it will show up within minutes.
Epirus Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1168 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Epirus, Greece in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 116 earthquakes per year, or 9 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Epirus roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Epirus in 2018. A total of 269 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Epirus that year. The strongest had a 6.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Epirus in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Epirus 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 | 1099 | 94.09% |
| Mag. 5 | 65 | 5.57% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.34% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Epirus
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Epirus occurred on Oct 26, 2018 01:54 local time (Europe/Athens timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 240 kilometers (149 mi) south of Ioánnina, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Epirus in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Jan 17, 1983 14:41, 190 kilometers (118 mi) south of Ioánnina. It is the strongest earthquake near Epirus 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 Epirus, 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 Epirus.
Earthquakes by city in Epirus
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Epirus, Greece.
Use this regional Epirus earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Árta and Préveza.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Epirus.
When was the last earthquake in Epirus, Greece?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Epirus on the night of September 8, 2024 at 02:04 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 161km south-southeast of Ioánnina at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Epirus, Greece in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Epirus, Greece?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Epirus on the afternoon of January 17, 1983 at 14:41 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 190km south-southwest of Ioánnina at a depth of 14km under water in the Ionian Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Epirus since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Epirus, Greece?
In the past 10 years, 1168 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Epirus. This averages to 117 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
