Latest earthquakes near Ródos, South Aegean today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ródos, South Aegean, Greece, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ródos? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ródos (also known as Ρόδος), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Ródos Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ródos. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ródos and elsewhere.
Sep 4, 2023 08:26AM
On Monday Morning a Shallow M4.8 Earthquake struck in the Aegean Sea near İzmir (Türkiye).
Aug 10, 2023 04:16PM
On Thursday Afternoon an M4.8 Earthquake struck in the Mediterranean Sea 139km from Antalya (Türkiye).
Apr 26, 2023 11:00PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Evening in the Aegean Sea 162km from Irákleion (Greece).
Ródos Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 958 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ródos, South Aegean 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 Ródos roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ródos in 2020. A total of 192 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ródos that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ródos in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Ródos 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 | 887 | 92.59% |
| Mag. 5 | 66 | 6.89% |
| 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 Ródos
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ródos 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 Ródos 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 Ródos in the past 123 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Ródos, South Aegean 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 Ródos.
Nearest earthquakes from Ródos
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ródos, South Aegean. 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 Ródos.
When was the last earthquake in Ródos, South Aegean?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Ródos on the night of December 2, 2023 at 02:57 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 68km north-east of Ródos at a depth of 4km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ródos, South Aegean in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ródos, South Aegean?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Ródos 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 Ródos since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ródos, South Aegean?
In the past 10 years, 958 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ródos. This averages to 96 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
