Latest earthquakes near North Aegean, Greece today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near North Aegean, Greece, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in North Aegean? If an earthquake is happening right now near North Aegean, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 hour ago (Apr 27 17:34 Athens) |
M 2.1 | 244 km NE from Mytilene |
| 3 hours ago (Apr 27 15:57 Athens) |
M 2.5 | 275 km SSW from Mytilene |
| 4 hours ago (Apr 27 14:49 Athens) |
M 2.7 | 249 km NE from Mytilene |
| 4 hours ago (Apr 27 14:45 Athens) |
M 2.3 | 250 km NE from Mytilene |
| 5 hours ago (Apr 27 13:54 Athens) |
M 2.2 | 174 km NNW from Mytilene |
| 5 hours ago (Apr 27 13:44 Athens) |
M 3.2 | 248 km NE from Mytilene |
| 5 hours ago (Apr 27 13:42 Athens) |
M 2.5 | 248 km NE from Mytilene |
| 6 hours ago (Apr 27 13:03 Athens) |
M 2.0 | 147 km ENE from Mytilene |
| 6 hours ago (Apr 27 12:50 Athens) |
M 3.1 | 249 km NE from Mytilene |
| 6 hours ago (Apr 27 12:48 Athens) |
M 3.5 | 249 km NE from Mytilene |
| 8 hours ago (Apr 27 11:11 Athens) |
M 2.5 | 241 km NE from Mytilene |
| 8 hours ago (Apr 27 10:55 Athens) |
M 2.0 | 249 km NE from Mytilene |
| 8 hours ago (Apr 27 10:41 Athens) |
M 2.3 | 210 km E from Mytilene |
| 10 hours ago (Apr 27 08:39 Athens) |
M 2.6 | 213 km E from Mytilene |
| 11 hours ago (Apr 27 08:00 Athens) |
M 2.8 | 209 km E from Mytilene |
| 11 hours ago (Apr 27 07:56 Athens) |
M 2.3 | 208 km E from Mytilene |
| 11 hours ago (Apr 27 07:55 Athens) |
M 2.2 | 210 km E from Mytilene |
| 11 hours ago (Apr 27 07:21 Athens) |
M 3.0 | 104 km WSW from Mytilene |
| 14 hours ago (Apr 27 05:04 Athens) |
M 2.7 | 209 km E from Mytilene |
| 14 hours ago (Apr 27 04:40 Athens) |
M 2.5 | 191 km S from Mytilene |
| 17 hours ago (Apr 27 02:04 Athens) |
M 2.2 | 191 km S from Mytilene |
| 17 hours ago (Apr 27 01:41 Athens) |
M 2.9 | 210 km E from Mytilene |
| 17 hours ago (Apr 27 01:40 Athens) |
M 2.6 | 207 km E from Mytilene |
| 18 hours ago (Apr 27 00:35 Athens) |
M 2.4 | 243 km NE from Mytilene |
| 18 hours ago (Apr 27 00:30 Athens) |
M 2.0 | 248 km NE from Mytilene |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near North Aegean
Recent North Aegean Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near North Aegean. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near North Aegean and elsewhere.
Apr 23, 2025 03:12PM
Shallow M5.0 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Afternoon in the Sea Of Marmara near Istanbul (Türkiye).
Apr 23, 2025 12:49PM
DAMAGING M6.2 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Afternoon in the Sea Of Marmara near Istanbul (Türkiye).
North Aegean Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 937 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of North Aegean, Greece in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 93 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near North Aegean roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near North Aegean in 2025. A total of 332 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of North Aegean that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of North Aegean in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near North Aegean 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 | 881 | 94.02% |
| Mag. 5 | 52 | 5.55% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.32% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.11% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near North Aegean
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near North Aegean occurred on Oct 30, 2020 13:51 local time (Europe/Athens timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 136 kilometers (85 mi) south of Mytilene, at a depth of 21 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near North Aegean in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 9, 1956 05:11, 277 kilometers (172 mi) south of Mytilene. It is the strongest earthquake near North Aegean 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 North Aegean, 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 North Aegean.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2020 13:51 (Athens) |
M 7.0 | 136 km S from Mytilene |
| Jul 21, 2017 01:31 (Athens) |
M 6.6 | 254 km SSE from Mytilene |
| Jun 12, 2017 15:28 (Athens) |
M 6.3 | 26 km SW from Mytilene |
| 4 days ago (Apr 23 12:49 Athens) |
M 6.2 | 235 km NE from Mytilene |
| Sep 26, 2019 13:59 (Athens) |
M 5.7 | 242 km NE from Mytilene |
| Jan 22, 2020 21:22 (Athens) |
M 5.6 | 111 km E from Mytilene |
| Jun 22, 2021 01:14 (Athens) |
M 5.5 | 300 km S from Mytilene |
| Jan 16, 2022 13:48 (Athens) |
M 5.5 | 215 km WNW from Mytilene |
| Sep 27, 2020 01:50 (Athens) |
M 5.4 | 214 km WNW from Mytilene |
| Dec 20, 2016 08:03 (Athens) |
M 5.4 | 287 km S from Mytilene |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near North Aegean
Earthquakes by city in North Aegean
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in North Aegean, Greece.
Use this regional North Aegean earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Chios.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near North Aegean.
When was the last earthquake in North Aegean, Greece?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near North Aegean on the afternoon of April 27, 2025 at 17:34 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 244km north-east of Mytilene at a depth of 7km under water in the Sea Of Marchmara. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near North Aegean, Greece in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near North Aegean, Greece?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near North Aegean on the night of July 9, 1956 at 05:11 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 277km south of Mytilene at a depth of 20km under water in the Aegean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near North Aegean since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near North Aegean, Greece?
In the past 10 years, 937 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from North Aegean. This averages to 94 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
