Latest earthquakes near Mytilene, North Aegean today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mytilene, North Aegean, Greece, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mytilene? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mytilene (also known as Midilli), it will show up within minutes.
Mytilene Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 615 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mytilene, North Aegean 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 Mytilene roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mytilene in 2017. A total of 150 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mytilene that year. The strongest had a 6.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Mytilene in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Mytilene 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 | 574 | 93.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 38 | 6.18% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.33% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.16% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Mytilene
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mytilene 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 Mytilene 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 Mytilene 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 Mytilene, North Aegean 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 Mytilene.
Nearest earthquakes from Mytilene
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mytilene, North Aegean. 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 Mytilene.
When was the last earthquake in Mytilene, North Aegean?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Mytilene on the afternoon of December 21, 2024 at 14:21 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 270km west-southwest of Mytilene at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mytilene, North Aegean in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mytilene, North Aegean?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Mytilene 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 Mytilene since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mytilene, North Aegean?
In the past 10 years, 615 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mytilene. This averages to 62 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
