Latest earthquakes near Lárisa, Thessaly today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lárisa, Thessaly, Greece, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lárisa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lárisa (also known as Λάρισα), it will show up within minutes.
Lárisa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1002 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lárisa, Thessaly 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 Lárisa roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Lárisa in 2014. A total of 217 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Lárisa that year. The strongest had a 6.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Lárisa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Lárisa 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 | 952 | 95.01% |
| Mag. 5 | 47 | 4.69% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.3% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Lárisa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lárisa 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 Lárisa 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 Lárisa 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 Lárisa, Thessaly 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 Lárisa.
Nearest earthquakes from Lárisa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Lárisa, Thessaly. 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 Lárisa.
When was the last earthquake in Lárisa, Thessaly?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Lárisa on the afternoon of December 21, 2024 at 14:21 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 216km south-east of Lárisa at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lárisa, Thessaly in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lárisa, Thessaly?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Lárisa 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 Lárisa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lárisa, Thessaly?
In the past 10 years, 1002 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lárisa. This averages to 100 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
