Latest earthquakes near West Macedonia, Greece today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near West Macedonia, Greece, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in West Macedonia? If an earthquake is happening right now near West Macedonia (also known as Δυτική Μακεδονία), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 hours ago (Apr 22 12:44 Athens) |
M 2.7 | 259 km S from Kozáni |
| 1 day ago (Apr 21 08:47 Athens) |
M 2.5 | 218 km SSE from Kozáni |
| 2 days ago (Apr 20 01:13 Athens) |
M 3.6 | 133 km ESE from Kozáni |
| 2 days ago (Apr 20 00:19 Athens) |
M 2.0 | 163 km NW from Kozáni |
| 2 days ago (Apr 19 23:54 Athens) |
M 2.3 | 163 km WNW from Kozáni |
| 2 days ago (Apr 19 22:57 Athens) |
M 3.1 | 197 km SSE from Kozáni |
| 3 days ago (Apr 19 17:34 Athens) |
M 3.4 | 131 km ESE from Kozáni |
| 3 days ago (Apr 19 17:04 Athens) |
M 2.9 | 169 km WNW from Kozáni |
| 3 days ago (Apr 19 14:09 Athens) |
M 2.7 | 276 km NW from Kozáni |
| 3 days ago (Apr 19 07:59 Athens) |
M 2.5 | 269 km SSW from Kozáni |
| 4 days ago (Apr 18 08:49 Athens) |
M 2.2 | 181 km W from Kozáni |
| 4 days ago (Apr 18 07:18 Athens) |
M 2.5 | 194 km SSE from Kozáni |
| 4 days ago (Apr 18 06:07 Athens) |
M 2.7 | 233 km SE from Kozáni |
| 5 days ago (Apr 17 02:04 Athens) |
M 2.6 | 275 km SSW from Kozáni |
| 6 days ago (Apr 16 13:51 Athens) |
M 3.2 | 274 km S from Kozáni |
| 6 days ago (Apr 16 07:01 Athens) |
M 2.0 | 188 km NW from Kozáni |
| 6 days ago (Apr 16 00:27 Athens) |
M 3.2 | 286 km SSE from Kozáni |
| 6 days ago (Apr 16 00:23 Athens) |
M 2.7 | 286 km SSE from Kozáni |
| 6 days ago (Apr 16 00:17 Athens) |
M 2.6 | 285 km SSE from Kozáni |
| 6 days ago (Apr 15 23:05 Athens) |
M 2.6 | 286 km SSE from Kozáni |
| 7 days ago (Apr 15 05:19 Athens) |
M 2.0 | 174 km WNW from Kozáni |
| 7 days ago (Apr 14 22:12 Athens) |
M 2.5 | 150 km SSE from Kozáni |
| 8 days ago (Apr 14 07:26 Athens) |
M 2.5 | 228 km SSW from Kozáni |
| 8 days ago (Apr 14 04:21 Athens) |
M 2.6 | 213 km N from Kozáni |
| 8 days ago (Apr 13 23:42 Athens) |
M 2.1 | 135 km W from Kozáni |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near West Macedonia
West Macedonia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 833 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of West Macedonia, Greece in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 83 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near West Macedonia roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near West Macedonia in 2019. A total of 131 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of West Macedonia that year. The strongest had a 6.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of West Macedonia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near West Macedonia 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 | 783 | 94.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 47 | 5.64% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.36% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near West Macedonia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near West Macedonia occurred on Nov 17, 2015 09:10 local time (Europe/Athens timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 208 kilometers (129 mi) south-southwest of Kozáni, at a depth of 11 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near West Macedonia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Nov 8, 1905 23:41, 242 kilometers (150 mi) south-southwest of Kozáni. It is the strongest earthquake near West Macedonia in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near West Macedonia, 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 Macedonia.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2015 09:10 (Athens) |
M 6.5 | 208 km SSW from Kozáni |
| Nov 26, 2019 04:54 (Athens) |
M 6.4 | 233 km NW from Kozáni |
| Mar 3, 2021 12:16 (Athens) |
M 6.3 | 69 km SSE from Kozáni |
| Mar 4, 2021 20:38 (Athens) |
M 5.8 | 64 km SSE from Kozáni |
| Mar 21, 2020 02:49 (Athens) |
M 5.7 | 144 km SW from Kozáni |
| Sep 21, 2019 17:04 (Athens) |
M 5.6 | 222 km WNW from Kozáni |
| Mar 12, 2021 14:57 (Athens) |
M 5.6 | 52 km SSE from Kozáni |
| Jan 16, 2022 13:48 (Athens) |
M 5.5 | 220 km E from Kozáni |
| Mar 4, 2021 21:23 (Athens) |
M 5.5 | 49 km SSE from Kozáni |
| Jan 9, 2022 23:43 (Athens) |
M 5.5 | 67 km NNW from Kozáni |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near West Macedonia
Earthquakes by city in West Macedonia
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in West Macedonia, Greece.
Use this regional West Macedonia earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Ptolemaḯda and Flórina.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near West Macedonia.
When was the last earthquake in West Macedonia, Greece?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near West Macedonia on the afternoon of April 22, 2025 at 12:44 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 259km south of Kozáni at a depth of 14km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near West Macedonia, Greece in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near West Macedonia, Greece?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near West Macedonia on the evening of November 8, 1905 at 23:41 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 242km east of Kozáni at a depth of 15km under water in the Aegean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near West Macedonia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near West Macedonia, Greece?
In the past 10 years, 833 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from West Macedonia. This averages to 83 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
