Latest earthquakes near North Aegean, Greece today
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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.
Feb 18, 2025 08:08AM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Tuesday Morning in the Aegean Sea 151km from Irákleion (Greece).
Feb 18, 2025 06:46AM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Morning in the Aegean Sea 151km from Irákleion (Greece).
Feb 12, 2025 03:14AM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Wednesday Night in the Aegean Sea 142km from Irákleion (Greece).
Feb 11, 2025 12:37AM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Tuesday Night in the Aegean Sea 151km from Irákleion (Greece).
Feb 10, 2025 10:16PM
On Monday Evening a Shallow M5.2 AFTERSHOCK struck in the Aegean Sea 224km from Athens (Greece).
Feb 9, 2025 09:05PM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake hit in the Aegean Sea 220km from Athens (Greece) on Sunday Evening.
North Aegean Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 842 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 84 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near North Aegean roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near North Aegean in 2025. A total of 232 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of North Aegean that year. The strongest had a 5.3 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 | 787 | 93.47% |
| Mag. 5 | 52 | 6.18% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.24% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 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.
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 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near North Aegean on the afternoon of February 21, 2025 at 17:55 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 296km south-southwest of Mytilene at a depth of 10km 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, 842 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from North Aegean. This averages to 84 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
