Latest earthquakes near South Aegean, Greece today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near South Aegean, Greece, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in South Aegean? If an earthquake is happening right now near South Aegean (also known as Νότιο Αιγαίο), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2 hours ago (Mar 27 00:17 Athens) |
M 2.6 | 215 km SW from Ródos |
| 6 hours ago (Mar 26 20:08 Athens) |
M 2.6 | 241 km W from Ródos |
| 8 hours ago (Mar 26 17:57 Athens) |
M 2.0 | 199 km NW from Ródos |
| 10 hours ago (Mar 26 16:11 Athens) |
M 2.6 | 229 km W from Ródos |
| 22 hours ago (Mar 26 04:08 Athens) |
M 2.8 | 221 km W from Ródos |
| 22 hours ago (Mar 26 03:56 Athens) |
M 2.6 | 184 km NNW from Ródos |
| 23 hours ago (Mar 26 02:59 Athens) |
M 2.9 | 43 km E from Ródos |
| 23 hours ago (Mar 26 02:40 Athens) |
M 2.0 | 87 km SE from Ródos |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 02:20 Athens) |
M 2.6 | 228 km W from Ródos |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 00:23 Athens) |
M 2.8 | 179 km NW from Ródos |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 22:47 Athens) |
M 2.5 | 227 km WSW from Ródos |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 20:36 Athens) |
M 2.8 | 202 km WSW from Ródos |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 09:21 Athens) |
M 2.2 | 81 km NE from Ródos |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 08:11 Athens) |
M 2.9 | 296 km SW from Ródos |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 08:06 Athens) |
M 2.1 | 269 km SW from Ródos |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 02:53 Athens) |
M 2.4 | 271 km E from Ródos |
| 2 days ago (Mar 25 01:14 Athens) |
M 2.2 | 291 km NNW from Ródos |
| 2 days ago (Mar 25 00:23 Athens) |
M 2.0 | 290 km NNW from Ródos |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 23:52 Athens) |
M 2.1 | 75 km N from Ródos |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 18:32 Athens) |
M 2.4 | 204 km WSW from Ródos |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 18:17 Athens) |
M 3.1 | 204 km WSW from Ródos |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 16:55 Athens) |
M 2.8 | 254 km WSW from Ródos |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 16:24 Athens) |
M 3.0 | 187 km WSW from Ródos |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 16:21 Athens) |
M 3.0 | 251 km WSW from Ródos |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 14:52 Athens) |
M 2.0 | 68 km ESE from Ródos |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near South Aegean
South Aegean Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1298 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of South Aegean, Greece in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 129 earthquakes per year, or 10 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near South Aegean roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near South Aegean in 2025. A total of 376 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of South 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 South Aegean in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near South 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 | 1221 | 94.07% |
| Mag. 5 | 72 | 5.55% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.31% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.08% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near South Aegean
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near South Aegean occurred on Oct 30, 2020 13:51 local time (Europe/Athens timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 207 kilometers (129 mi) north-west of Ródos, at a depth of 21 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near South Aegean in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 9, 1956 05:11, 204 kilometers (127 mi) north-west of Ródos. It is the strongest earthquake near South 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 South 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 South Aegean.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2020 13:51 (Athens) |
M 7.0 | 207 km NW from Ródos |
| Jul 21, 2017 01:31 (Athens) |
M 6.6 | 91 km NW from Ródos |
| Oct 12, 2021 12:24 (Athens) |
M 6.4 | 229 km SW from Ródos |
| Sep 27, 2021 09:17 (Athens) |
M 6.0 | 297 km WSW from Ródos |
| Apr 16, 2015 21:07 (Athens) |
M 6.0 | 187 km SW from Ródos |
| Aug 8, 2019 14:25 (Athens) |
M 5.9 | 212 km NE from Ródos |
| Oct 19, 2021 08:32 (Athens) |
M 5.9 | 207 km S from Ródos |
| Jan 25, 2023 14:37 (Athens) |
M 5.9 | 85 km SSE from Ródos |
| Mar 20, 2019 08:34 (Athens) |
M 5.7 | 159 km NE from Ródos |
| Jan 30, 2020 13:21 (Athens) |
M 5.7 | 145 km SSW from Ródos |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near South Aegean
Earthquakes by city in South Aegean
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in South Aegean, Greece.
Use this regional South Aegean earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kos.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near South Aegean.
When was the last earthquake in South Aegean, Greece?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near South Aegean on the night of March 27, 2025 at 00:17 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 215km southwest of Ródos at a depth of 20km under water in the Aegean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near South Aegean, Greece in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near South Aegean, Greece?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near South Aegean on the night of July 9, 1956 at 05:11 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 204km west of Ródos at a depth of 20km under water in the Aegean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near South Aegean since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near South Aegean, Greece?
In the past 10 years, 1298 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from South Aegean. This averages to 130 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
