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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 2 hours ago (Mar 27 09:34 Athens) |
M 2.2 | 105 km NNE from Mytilene |
| 3 hours ago (Mar 27 07:45 Athens) |
M 2.4 | 281 km SSW from Mytilene |
| 4 hours ago (Mar 27 07:07 Athens) |
M 2.8 | 284 km SSW from Mytilene |
| 5 hours ago (Mar 27 06:24 Athens) |
M 2.2 | 120 km NNW from Mytilene |
| 8 hours ago (Mar 27 03:15 Athens) |
M 3.5 | 290 km SSW from Mytilene |
| 15 hours ago (Mar 26 20:08 Athens) |
M 2.6 | 288 km SSW from Mytilene |
| 17 hours ago (Mar 26 17:57 Athens) |
M 2.0 | 137 km SSE from Mytilene |
| 19 hours ago (Mar 26 16:11 Athens) |
M 2.6 | 283 km SSW from Mytilene |
| 23 hours ago (Mar 26 12:07 Athens) |
M 2.1 | 146 km ENE from Mytilene |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 04:08 Athens) |
M 2.8 | 288 km SSW from Mytilene |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 03:56 Athens) |
M 2.6 | 148 km SSE from Mytilene |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 02:20 Athens) |
M 2.6 | 283 km SSW from Mytilene |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 00:23 Athens) |
M 2.8 | 168 km S from Mytilene |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 23:56 Athens) |
M 2.1 | 282 km ENE from Mytilene |
| 2 days ago (Mar 25 01:26 Athens) |
M 2.9 | 167 km NNE from Mytilene |
| 2 days ago (Mar 25 01:14 Athens) |
M 2.2 | 43 km SE from Mytilene |
| 2 days ago (Mar 25 00:23 Athens) |
M 2.0 | 44 km SE from Mytilene |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 23:52 Athens) |
M 2.1 | 262 km SSE from Mytilene |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 15:59 Athens) |
M 2.9 | 248 km WNW from Mytilene |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 09:40 Athens) |
M 2.2 | 287 km SSW from Mytilene |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 07:53 Athens) |
M 3.0 | 232 km WSW from Mytilene |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 05:35 Athens) |
M 2.4 | 158 km NNE from Mytilene |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 05:16 Athens) |
M 2.4 | 275 km SSW from Mytilene |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 01:32 Athens) |
M 3.1 | 281 km SSW from Mytilene |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 01:02 Athens) |
M 2.0 | 292 km NE from Mytilene |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Mytilene
Mytilene Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 902 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 90 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Mytilene roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mytilene in 2025. A total of 295 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mytilene 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 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 | 849 | 94.12% |
| Mag. 5 | 50 | 5.54% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.22% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 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 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Sep 27, 2020 01:50 (Athens) |
M 5.4 | 214 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 |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2017 06:20 (Athens) |
M 4.2 | 15 km SE from Mytilene |
| Sep 9, 2017 14:39 (Athens) |
M 4.0 | 23 km SSE from Mytilene |
| Jun 12, 2017 15:28 (Athens) |
M 6.3 | 26 km SW from Mytilene |
| Jun 17, 2017 22:50 (Athens) |
M 5.2 | 27 km SSW from Mytilene |
| Nov 13, 2017 09:48 (Athens) |
M 4.3 | 27 km S from Mytilene |
| Sep 7, 2018 02:53 (Athens) |
M 4.1 | 29 km SSW from Mytilene |
| Sep 22, 2017 07:20 (Athens) |
M 4.2 | 28 km W from Mytilene |
| Jun 14, 2017 07:35 (Athens) |
M 4.3 | 29 km SSW from Mytilene |
| Jun 22, 2017 05:48 (Athens) |
M 4.8 | 32 km SSW from Mytilene |
| Jun 12, 2017 19:30 (Athens) |
M 4.1 | 31 km SSW from Mytilene |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Mytilene
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 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Mytilene on the morning of March 27, 2025 at 09:34 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 105km north-northeast of Mytilene at a depth of 13km 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, 902 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mytilene. This averages to 90 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
