Latest earthquakes near Corfu, Ionian Islands today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Corfu, Ionian Islands, Greece, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Corfu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Corfu (also known as Κέρκυρα), it will show up within minutes.
Corfu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1035 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Corfu, Ionian Islands 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 Corfu roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Corfu in 2018. A total of 255 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Corfu 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 Corfu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Corfu 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 | 977 | 94.4% |
| Mag. 5 | 55 | 5.31% |
| 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 Corfu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Corfu 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 Corfu 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 Corfu 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 Corfu, Ionian Islands 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 Corfu.
Nearest earthquakes from Corfu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Corfu, Ionian Islands. 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 Corfu.
When was the last earthquake in Corfu, Ionian Islands?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Corfu on the afternoon of December 14, 2025 at 16:01 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 280km south-east of Corfu at a depth of 15km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Corfu, Ionian Islands in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Corfu, Ionian Islands?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Corfu 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 Corfu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Corfu, Ionian Islands?
In the past 10 years, 1035 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Corfu. This averages to 104 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
