Latest earthquakes near Ionian Islands, Greece today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ionian Islands, Greece, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ionian Islands? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ionian Islands (also known as Ιόνια Νησιά), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Ionian Islands Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ionian Islands. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ionian Islands and elsewhere.
Dec 16, 2025 01:41AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit in the Ionian Sea 164km from Pátra (Greece) on Tuesday Night.
Ionian Islands Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1034 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ionian Islands, Greece in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 103 earthquakes per year, or 8 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ionian Islands roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ionian Islands in 2018. A total of 255 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ionian Islands 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 Ionian Islands in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Ionian Islands 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 | 975 | 94.29% |
| Mag. 5 | 56 | 5.42% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.29% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ionian Islands
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ionian Islands 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-southeast of Corfu, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ionian Islands in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Jan 17, 1983 14:41, 180 kilometers (112 mi) south-southeast of Corfu. It is the strongest earthquake near Ionian Islands in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Ionian Islands, 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 Ionian Islands.
Earthquakes by city in Ionian Islands
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Ionian Islands, Greece.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ionian Islands.
When was the last earthquake in Ionian Islands, Greece?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Ionian Islands on the morning of January 8, 2026 at 07:07 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 73km north-northeast of Corfu at a depth of 15km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ionian Islands, Greece in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ionian Islands, Greece?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Ionian Islands on the afternoon of January 17, 1983 at 14:41 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 180km south of Corfu at a depth of 14km under water in the Ionian Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ionian Islands since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ionian Islands, Greece?
In the past 10 years, 1034 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ionian Islands. This averages to 103 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
