Latest earthquakes near Peloponnese, Greece today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Peloponnese, Greece, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Peloponnese? If an earthquake is happening right now near Peloponnese (also known as Πελοπόννησος), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Peloponnese Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Peloponnese. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Peloponnese and elsewhere.
Jul 21, 2024 07:01AM
On Sunday Morning a Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck in the Mediterranean Sea near Chaniá (Greece).
Peloponnese Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1150 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Peloponnese, Greece in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 115 earthquakes per year, or 9 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Peloponnese roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Peloponnese in 2018. A total of 285 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Peloponnese that year. The strongest had a 6.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Peloponnese in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Peloponnese 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 | 1094 | 95.13% |
| Mag. 5 | 53 | 4.61% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.26% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Peloponnese
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Peloponnese occurred on Oct 26, 2018 01:54 local time (Europe/Athens timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 148 kilometers (92 mi) west-northwest of Kalamata, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Peloponnese in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Oct 6, 1947 21:55, 31 kilometers (19 mi) west-northwest of Kalamata. It is the strongest earthquake near Peloponnese 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 Peloponnese, 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 Peloponnese.
Earthquakes by city in Peloponnese
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Peloponnese, Greece.
Use this regional Peloponnese earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kórinthos, Trípoli, Árgos and Sparta.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Peloponnese.
When was the last earthquake in Peloponnese, Greece?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Peloponnese on the night of July 27, 2024 at 04:11 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 149km north-northeast of Kalamata at a depth of 10km under water in the Ionian Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Peloponnese, Greece in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Peloponnese, Greece?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Peloponnese on the evening of October 6, 1947 at 21:55 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 31km southwest of Kalamata at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Peloponnese since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Peloponnese, Greece?
In the past 10 years, 1150 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Peloponnese. This averages to 115 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
