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.
South Aegean Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 959 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 95 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.
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 | 888 | 92.6% |
| Mag. 5 | 66 | 6.88% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.42% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 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 124 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.
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 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near South Aegean on the night of May 19, 2024 at 05:15 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 259km west-southwest of Ródos at a depth of 16km 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, 959 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from South Aegean. This averages to 96 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
