Latest earthquakes near South Aegean, Greece today

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List of latest earthquakes near South Aegean.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jan 21, 2025 01:49
(Athens)
M 2.7 223 km NNW
from Ródos
Jan 21, 2025 00:55
(Athens)
M 2.7 225 km NNW
from Ródos
Jan 20, 2025 23:11
(Athens)
M 3.0 257 km WSW
from Ródos
Jan 20, 2025 22:47
(Athens)
M 2.2 234 km W
from Ródos
Jan 20, 2025 20:09
(Athens)
M 2.1 72 km NNE
from Ródos
Jan 20, 2025 19:41
(Athens)
M 2.2 37 km SSW
from Ródos
Jan 20, 2025 13:33
(Athens)
M 2.8 28 km W
from Ródos
Jan 20, 2025 02:12
(Athens)
M 2.8 158 km SSW
from Ródos
Jan 19, 2025 17:51
(Athens)
M 2.0 236 km N
from Ródos
Jan 19, 2025 17:18
(Athens)
M 2.2 96 km NNE
from Ródos
Jan 19, 2025 13:35
(Athens)
M 2.9 96 km WSW
from Ródos
Jan 19, 2025 08:37
(Athens)
M 2.1 259 km E
from Ródos
Jan 19, 2025 05:31
(Athens)
M 2.2 25 km SSW
from Ródos
Jan 19, 2025 01:59
(Athens)
M 2.2 233 km N
from Ródos
Jan 19, 2025 00:34
(Athens)
M 2.5 33 km SSW
from Ródos
Jan 18, 2025 19:51
(Athens)
M 2.2 181 km NNW
from Ródos
Jan 18, 2025 14:07
(Athens)
M 2.5 180 km WSW
from Ródos
Jan 18, 2025 09:44
(Athens)
M 2.0 256 km W
from Ródos
Jan 18, 2025 03:12
(Athens)
M 2.2 253 km W
from Ródos
Jan 18, 2025 00:28
(Athens)
M 2.0 249 km W
from Ródos
Jan 17, 2025 19:18
(Athens)
M 2.9 80 km SSE
from Ródos
Jan 17, 2025 05:36
(Athens)
M 2.2 247 km W
from Ródos
Jan 17, 2025 05:35
(Athens)
M 2.2 247 km W
from Ródos
Jan 17, 2025 01:15
(Athens)
M 2.4 285 km NNW
from Ródos
Jan 16, 2025 09:20
(Athens)
M 2.6 248 km W
from Ródos

Map of Latest Earthquakes near South Aegean

Recent South Aegean Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near South Aegean. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near South Aegean and elsewhere.

South Aegean Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
93 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.7
Jan 21, 2025 01:49

Average

A total of 936 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 93 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near South Aegean roughly every 3 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near South Aegean in 2020. A total of 192 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of South Aegean that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of South Aegean with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near South Aegean (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 868 92.74%
Mag. 5 63 6.73%
Mag. 6 4 0.43%
Mag. 7 1 0.11%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near South Aegean

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7
On Oct 30, 2020 13:51.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.7
On Jul 9, 1956 05:11.

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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near 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
Apr 16, 2015 21:07
(Athens)
M 6.0 187 km SW
from Ródos
Sep 27, 2021 09:17
(Athens)
M 6.0 297 km WSW
from Ródos
Oct 19, 2021 08:32
(Athens)
M 5.9 207 km S
from Ródos
Aug 8, 2019 14:25
(Athens)
M 5.9 212 km NE
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 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near South Aegean on the night of January 21, 2025 at 01:49 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 223km north-northwest of Ródos at a depth of 7km under land. 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, 936 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from South Aegean. This averages to 94 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.