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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 4 hours ago (Apr 29 23:26 Athens) |
M 2.1 | 116 km NNW from Corfu |
| 12 hours ago (Apr 29 15:52 Athens) |
M 3.5 | 246 km SSE from Corfu |
| 13 hours ago (Apr 29 14:34 Athens) |
M 2.6 | 246 km S from Corfu |
| 14 hours ago (Apr 29 14:05 Athens) |
M 2.5 | 110 km N from Corfu |
| 14 hours ago (Apr 29 14:02 Athens) |
M 3.1 | 249 km S from Corfu |
| 17 hours ago (Apr 29 10:29 Athens) |
M 2.5 | 267 km SSE from Corfu |
| 1 day ago (Apr 28 23:49 Athens) |
M 2.6 | 179 km S from Corfu |
| 1 day ago (Apr 28 21:58 Athens) |
M 2.0 | 216 km N from Corfu |
| 1 day ago (Apr 28 16:53 Athens) |
M 2.0 | 168 km N from Corfu |
| 1 day ago (Apr 28 15:18 Athens) |
M 2.3 | 181 km NNW from Corfu |
| 1 day ago (Apr 28 15:09 Athens) |
M 2.2 | 168 km N from Corfu |
| 1 day ago (Apr 28 13:39 Athens) |
M 2.6 | 205 km SSE from Corfu |
| 1 day ago (Apr 28 13:29 Athens) |
M 2.6 | 168 km N from Corfu |
| 1 day ago (Apr 28 13:07 Athens) |
M 3.2 | 168 km N from Corfu |
| 1 day ago (Apr 28 12:33 Athens) |
M 2.4 | 168 km N from Corfu |
| 1 day ago (Apr 28 12:30 Athens) |
M 2.4 | 167 km N from Corfu |
| 3 days ago (Apr 27 00:55 Athens) |
M 2.2 | 213 km N from Corfu |
| 3 days ago (Apr 26 21:40 Athens) |
M 2.0 | 142 km NNE from Corfu |
| 3 days ago (Apr 26 14:44 Athens) |
M 3.5 | 250 km SSE from Corfu |
| 3 days ago (Apr 26 08:44 Athens) |
M 2.2 | 299 km WSW from Corfu |
| 4 days ago (Apr 26 02:41 Athens) |
M 2.6 | 251 km ESE from Corfu |
| 4 days ago (Apr 25 05:18 Athens) |
M 2.2 | 149 km NNE from Corfu |
| 4 days ago (Apr 25 04:56 Athens) |
M 2.1 | 153 km NNE from Corfu |
| 5 days ago (Apr 25 03:43 Athens) |
M 2.5 | 299 km ESE from Corfu |
| 5 days ago (Apr 24 23:46 Athens) |
M 3.4 | 143 km NNE from Corfu |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Ionian Islands
Ionian Islands Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1063 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 106 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 | 1003 | 94.36% |
| Mag. 5 | 56 | 5.27% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.38% |
| 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 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2018 01:54 (Athens) |
M 6.8 | 240 km SSE from Corfu |
| Nov 17, 2015 09:10 (Athens) |
M 6.5 | 121 km SSE from Corfu |
| Nov 26, 2019 04:54 (Athens) |
M 6.4 | 213 km N from Corfu |
| Mar 3, 2021 12:16 (Athens) |
M 6.3 | 194 km E from Corfu |
| Mar 4, 2021 20:38 (Athens) |
M 5.8 | 189 km E from Corfu |
| Mar 29, 2024 09:12 (Athens) |
M 5.8 | 281 km SSE from Corfu |
| Mar 21, 2020 02:49 (Athens) |
M 5.7 | 68 km ESE from Corfu |
| Oct 30, 2018 17:12 (Athens) |
M 5.7 | 240 km SSE from Corfu |
| Sep 21, 2019 17:04 (Athens) |
M 5.6 | 193 km N from Corfu |
| Mar 12, 2021 14:57 (Athens) |
M 5.6 | 188 km E from Corfu |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Ionian Islands on the evening of April 29, 2025 at 23:26 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 116km north-northwest 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, 1063 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ionian Islands. This averages to 106 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
