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Latest earthquakes near Greece today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Greece, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Greece? If an earthquake is happening right now near Greece (also known as Ελλάς), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 hour ago (Apr 23 13:03 Athens) |
M 3.9 | 30 km NW from Thessaloníki |
| 1 hour ago (Apr 23 13:02 Athens) |
M 5.5 | 268 km NE from Mytilene |
| 1 hour ago (Apr 23 12:49 Athens) |
M 6.2 | 235 km NE from Mytilene |
| 2 hours ago (Apr 23 12:13 Athens) |
M 3.9 | 239 km NE from Mytilene |
| 2 hours ago (Apr 23 12:03 Athens) |
M 2.9 | 58 km NNE from Irákleion |
| 4 hours ago (Apr 23 10:04 Athens) |
M 3.0 | 57 km NNE from Irákleion |
| 5 hours ago (Apr 23 08:27 Athens) |
M 2.5 | 34 km NNW from Pátra |
| 6 hours ago (Apr 23 08:11 Athens) |
M 2.5 | 257 km NW from Thessaloníki |
| 7 hours ago (Apr 23 06:55 Athens) |
M 3.0 | 189 km SE from Ródos |
| 8 hours ago (Apr 23 06:00 Athens) |
M 2.5 | 156 km NNE from Irákleion |
| 9 hours ago (Apr 23 04:51 Athens) |
M 2.5 | 58 km NE from Irákleion |
| 12 hours ago (Apr 23 01:53 Athens) |
M 3.1 | 155 km NNE from Irákleion |
| 14 hours ago (Apr 22 23:24 Athens) |
M 3.4 | 191 km NE from Mytilene |
| 16 hours ago (Apr 22 22:05 Athens) |
M 2.0 | 299 km W from Corfu |
| 17 hours ago (Apr 22 21:15 Athens) |
M 2.1 | 188 km WNW from Thessaloníki |
| 17 hours ago (Apr 22 21:06 Athens) |
M 2.7 | 121 km SW from Pátra |
| 18 hours ago (Apr 22 19:37 Athens) |
M 2.4 | 184 km NNE from Ródos |
| 1 day ago (Apr 22 13:02 Athens) |
M 2.0 | 156 km ENE from Mytilene |
| 1 day ago (Apr 22 12:44 Athens) |
M 2.7 | 39 km SE from Pátra |
| 1 day ago (Apr 22 10:55 Athens) |
M 2.4 | 209 km E from Mytilene |
| 1 day ago (Apr 22 07:57 Athens) |
M 2.0 | 216 km E from Mytilene |
| 1 day ago (Apr 22 07:27 Athens) |
M 2.9 | 104 km WNW from Irákleion |
| 1 day ago (Apr 22 05:28 Athens) |
M 3.6 | 232 km SE from Athens |
| 1 day ago (Apr 22 05:26 Athens) |
M 3.6 | 232 km SE from Athens |
| 1 day ago (Apr 22 05:23 Athens) |
M 2.4 | 161 km NNE from Irákleion |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Greece
Recent Greece Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Greece. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Greece and elsewhere.
Apr 23, 2025 12:49PM
Unusually powerful M6.2 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Afternoon in the Sea Of Marmara near Istanbul (Türkiye).
Greece Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3447 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Greece in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 344 earthquakes per year, or 28 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Greece roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Greece in 2020. A total of 523 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Greece that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Greece in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near 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 | 3258 | 94.52% |
| Mag. 5 | 178 | 5.16% |
| Mag. 6 | 10 | 0.29% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.03% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Greece
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Greece occurred on Oct 30, 2020 13:51 local time (Europe/Athens timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 268 kilometers (167 mi) east of Athens, at a depth of 21 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Greece in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 9, 1956 05:11, 166 kilometers (103 mi) east of Irákleion. It is the strongest earthquake near Greece 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 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 Greece.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2020 13:51 (Athens) |
M 7.0 | 268 km E from Athens |
| Oct 26, 2018 01:54 (Athens) |
M 6.8 | 131 km SW from Pátra |
| Jul 21, 2017 01:31 (Athens) |
M 6.6 | 91 km NW from Ródos |
| Nov 17, 2015 09:10 (Athens) |
M 6.5 | 110 km WNW from Pátra |
| May 2, 2020 15:51 (Athens) |
M 6.5 | 138 km SSE from Irákleion |
| Oct 12, 2021 12:24 (Athens) |
M 6.4 | 99 km E from Irákleion |
| Mar 3, 2021 12:16 (Athens) |
M 6.3 | 24 km WNW from Lárisa |
| Jun 12, 2017 15:28 (Athens) |
M 6.3 | 26 km SW from Mytilene |
| 1 hour ago (Apr 23 12:49 Athens) |
M 6.2 | 235 km NE from Mytilene |
| Nov 27, 2019 09:23 (Athens) |
M 6.0 | 256 km S from Athens |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Greece
Earthquakes by region of Greece
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Greece.
- Attica (Αττική)
- Central Greece (Κεντρική Ελλάδα)
- Central Macedonia (Κεντρική Μακεδονία)
- Crete (Κρήτη)
- East Macedonia and Thrace (Eastern Macedonia and Thrace)
- Epirus (Ήπειρος)
- Ionian Islands (Ιόνια Νησιά)
- North Aegean
- Peloponnese (Πελοπόννησος)
- South Aegean (Νότιο Αιγαίο)
- Thessaly (Θεσσαλία)
- West Greece (Δυτική Ελλάδα)
- West Macedonia (Δυτική Μακεδονία)
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Greece.
When was the last earthquake in Greece?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Greece on the afternoon of April 23, 2025 at 13:03 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 30km northwest of Thessaloníki at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Greece in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Greece?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Greece on the night of July 9, 1956 at 05:11 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 166km north-northeast of Irákleion at a depth of 20km under water in the Aegean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Greece since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Greece?
In the past 10 years, 3447 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Greece. This averages to 345 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
