Latest earthquakes near Kozáni, West Macedonia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kozáni, West Macedonia, Greece, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kozáni? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kozáni (also known as Κοζάνη), it will show up within minutes.
Kozáni Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 855 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kozáni, West Macedonia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 85 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kozáni roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kozáni in 2014. A total of 209 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kozáni that year. The strongest had a 6.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kozáni in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Kozáni 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 | 802 | 93.8% |
| Mag. 5 | 50 | 5.85% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.35% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kozáni
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kozáni 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 Kozáni 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 Kozáni 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 Kozáni, West Macedonia 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 Kozáni.
Nearest earthquakes from Kozáni
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kozáni, West Macedonia. 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 Kozáni.
When was the last earthquake in Kozáni, West Macedonia?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kozáni on the morning of October 18, 2024 at 08:49 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 218km south of Kozáni at a depth of 5km under water in the Ionian Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kozáni, West Macedonia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kozáni, West Macedonia?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Kozáni 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 Kozáni since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kozáni, West Macedonia?
In the past 10 years, 855 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kozáni. This averages to 86 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
