Latest earthquakes near West Greece, Greece today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near West Greece, Greece, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in West Greece? If an earthquake is happening right now near West Greece (also known as Δυτική Ελλάδα), it will show up within minutes.
West Greece Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1129 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of West Greece, Greece in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 112 earthquakes per year, or 9 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near West Greece roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near West Greece in 2018. A total of 286 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of West Greece 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 West Greece in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near West Greece 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 | 1073 | 95.04% |
| Mag. 5 | 53 | 4.69% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.27% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near West Greece
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near West Greece occurred on Oct 26, 2018 01:54 local time (Europe/Athens timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 131 kilometers (81 mi) south-west of Pátra, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near West Greece in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Oct 6, 1947 21:55, 161 kilometers (100 mi) south-west of Pátra. It is the strongest earthquake near West Greece 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 West Greece, 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 West Greece.
Earthquakes by city in West Greece
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in West Greece, Greece.
Use this regional West Greece earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Agrínio, Pýrgos, Aígio and Amaliáda.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near West Greece.
When was the last earthquake in West Greece, Greece?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near West Greece on the afternoon of December 21, 2024 at 14:21 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 182km east of Pátra at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near West Greece, Greece in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near West Greece, Greece?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near West Greece on the evening of October 6, 1947 at 21:55 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 161km south of Pátra at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near West Greece since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near West Greece, Greece?
In the past 10 years, 1129 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from West Greece. This averages to 113 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
