Latest earthquakes near Pátra, West Greece today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Pátra, West Greece, Greece, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Pátra? If an earthquake is happening right now near Pátra (also known as Πάτρα), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Pátra Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Pátra. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Pátra and elsewhere.
Mar 29, 2024 09:12AM
Shallow M5.8 Earthquake hit 25mi from Greece on Friday Morning.
Pátra Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1175 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Pátra, West Greece in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 117 earthquakes per year, or 9 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Pátra roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Pátra in 2018. A total of 286 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Pátra 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 Pátra in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Pátra 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 | 1112 | 94.64% |
| Mag. 5 | 60 | 5.11% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.26% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Pátra
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Pátra 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 Pátra 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 Pátra 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 Pátra, West 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 Pátra.
Nearest earthquakes from Pátra
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Pátra, West Greece. 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 Pátra.
When was the last earthquake in Pátra, West Greece?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Pátra on the morning of May 3, 2024 at 10:35 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 112km west of Pátra at a depth of 13km under water in the Ionian Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Pátra, West Greece in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Pátra, West Greece?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Pátra 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 Pátra since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Pátra, West Greece?
In the past 10 years, 1175 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pátra. This averages to 118 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
