Latest earthquakes near Kalamata, Peloponnese today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kalamata, Peloponnese, Greece, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kalamata? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kalamata (also known as Καλαμάτα), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Kalamata Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kalamata. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kalamata and elsewhere.
Mar 29, 2024 09:12AM
Shallow M5.8 Earthquake hit 25mi from Greece on Friday Morning.
Kalamata Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1150 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kalamata, Peloponnese 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 Kalamata roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kalamata in 2018. A total of 285 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kalamata 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 Kalamata in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Kalamata 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 | 1095 | 95.22% |
| Mag. 5 | 52 | 4.52% |
| 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 Kalamata
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kalamata 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 Kalamata 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 Kalamata 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 Kalamata, Peloponnese 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 Kalamata.
Nearest earthquakes from Kalamata
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kalamata, Peloponnese. 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 Kalamata.
When was the last earthquake in Kalamata, Peloponnese?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kalamata on the morning of May 3, 2024 at 10:35 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 209km northwest of Kalamata at a depth of 13km under water in the Ionian Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kalamata, Peloponnese in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kalamata, Peloponnese?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kalamata 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 Kalamata since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kalamata, Peloponnese?
In the past 10 years, 1150 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kalamata. This averages to 115 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
