Latest earthquakes near Thessaly, Greece today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Thessaly, Greece, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Thessaly? If an earthquake is happening right now near Thessaly (also known as Θεσσαλία), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Thessaly Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Thessaly. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Thessaly and elsewhere.
Mar 8, 2026 05:32AM
On Sunday Night a Shallow M5.5 Earthquake struck near Ioánnina in Greece.
Thessaly Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1007 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Thessaly, Greece in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 100 earthquakes per year, or 8 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Thessaly roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Thessaly in 2018. A total of 207 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Thessaly 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 Thessaly in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Thessaly 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 | 956 | 94.94% |
| Mag. 5 | 49 | 4.87% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.2% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Thessaly
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Thessaly occurred on Oct 26, 2018 01:54 local time (Europe/Athens timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 286 kilometers (178 mi) south-west of Lárisa, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Thessaly in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Dec 19, 1981 16:10, 245 kilometers (152 mi) south-west of Lárisa. It is the strongest earthquake near Thessaly in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Thessaly, 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 Thessaly.
Earthquakes by city in Thessaly
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Thessaly, Greece.
Use this regional Thessaly earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Volos, Tríkala, Kardítsa and Néa Ionía.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Thessaly.
When was the last earthquake in Thessaly, Greece?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Thessaly on the evening of April 17, 2026 at 21:49 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 210km northwest of Lárisa at a depth of 15km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Thessaly, Greece in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Thessaly, Greece?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Thessaly on the afternoon of December 19, 1981 at 16:10 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 245km east of Lárisa at a depth of 10km under water in the Aegean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Thessaly since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Thessaly, Greece?
In the past 10 years, 1007 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Thessaly. This averages to 101 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
