Latest earthquakes near North Aegean, Greece today

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List of latest earthquakes near North Aegean.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 19, 2024 19:06
(Athens)
M 2.1 69 km WSW
from Mytilene
Nov 19, 2024 13:08
(Athens)
M 2.2 162 km NNE
from Mytilene
Nov 19, 2024 09:46
(Athens)
M 3.6 137 km NNE
from Mytilene
Nov 19, 2024 06:31
(Athens)
M 2.0 158 km SSE
from Mytilene
Nov 19, 2024 02:42
(Athens)
M 3.1 69 km SW
from Mytilene
Nov 18, 2024 22:36
(Athens)
M 2.0 141 km SSE
from Mytilene
Nov 18, 2024 21:22
(Athens)
M 2.5 246 km W
from Mytilene
Nov 18, 2024 19:34
(Athens)
M 2.1 100 km S
from Mytilene
Nov 18, 2024 10:39
(Athens)
M 2.5 42 km NW
from Mytilene
Nov 17, 2024 22:31
(Athens)
M 2.8 142 km S
from Mytilene
Nov 17, 2024 22:00
(Athens)
M 3.3 283 km S
from Mytilene
Nov 17, 2024 19:01
(Athens)
M 2.6 276 km WSW
from Mytilene
Nov 17, 2024 18:22
(Athens)
M 2.3 272 km W
from Mytilene
Nov 17, 2024 15:34
(Athens)
M 2.0 68 km SW
from Mytilene
Nov 17, 2024 09:38
(Athens)
M 2.3 244 km WNW
from Mytilene
Nov 17, 2024 08:15
(Athens)
M 2.5 242 km WNW
from Mytilene
Nov 17, 2024 04:46
(Athens)
M 2.0 248 km WNW
from Mytilene
Nov 16, 2024 23:53
(Athens)
M 2.8 274 km W
from Mytilene
Nov 16, 2024 23:16
(Athens)
M 2.2 283 km W
from Mytilene
Nov 16, 2024 19:32
(Athens)
M 2.2 244 km WNW
from Mytilene
Nov 16, 2024 18:58
(Athens)
M 2.1 156 km N
from Mytilene
Nov 16, 2024 16:58
(Athens)
M 2.0 147 km SSE
from Mytilene
Nov 16, 2024 16:45
(Athens)
M 2.8 252 km ENE
from Mytilene
Nov 16, 2024 15:40
(Athens)
M 2.0 233 km WSW
from Mytilene
Nov 16, 2024 14:40
(Athens)
M 2.4 121 km SSE
from Mytilene

Map of Latest Earthquakes near North Aegean

Recent North Aegean Earthquake News

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North Aegean Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
61 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.1
Nov 19, 2024 19:06

Average

A total of 618 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 61 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near North Aegean roughly every 5 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near North Aegean in 2017. A total of 150 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of North Aegean that year. The strongest had a 6.6 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of North Aegean with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near North Aegean (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 576 93.2%
Mag. 5 39 6.31%
Mag. 6 2 0.32%
Mag. 7 1 0.16%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near North Aegean

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7
On Oct 30, 2020 13:51.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.7
On Jul 9, 1956 05:11.

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 124 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near 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
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
Aug 31, 2022 13:10
(Athens)
M 5.4 175 km S
from Mytilene
Dec 20, 2016 08:03
(Athens)
M 5.4 287 km S
from Mytilene
Sep 27, 2020 01:50
(Athens)
M 5.4 214 km WNW
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 evening of November 19, 2024 at 19:06 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 69km west-southwest of Mytilene at a depth of 9km under water in the Aegean Sea. 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, 618 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from North Aegean. This averages to 62 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.