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 |
|---|---|---|
| 38 minutes ago (Apr 25 11:43 Athens) |
M 2.3 | 210 km E from Mytilene |
| 44 minutes ago (Apr 25 11:37 Athens) |
M 2.3 | 213 km E from Mytilene |
| 55 minutes ago (Apr 25 11:26 Athens) |
M 2.4 | 250 km NE from Mytilene |
| 1 hour ago (Apr 25 11:11 Athens) |
M 2.2 | 207 km E from Mytilene |
| 1 hour ago (Apr 25 11:06 Athens) |
M 2.1 | 209 km E from Mytilene |
| 1 hour ago (Apr 25 11:04 Athens) |
M 2.6 | 211 km E from Mytilene |
| 1 hour ago (Apr 25 10:53 Athens) |
M 2.8 | 253 km NE from Mytilene |
| 1 hour ago (Apr 25 10:34 Athens) |
M 2.3 | 210 km E from Mytilene |
| 1 hour ago (Apr 25 10:27 Athens) |
M 2.8 | 207 km E from Mytilene |
| 1 hour ago (Apr 25 10:25 Athens) |
M 2.3 | 210 km E from Mytilene |
| 1 hour ago (Apr 25 10:23 Athens) |
M 2.1 | 216 km E from Mytilene |
| 1 hour ago (Apr 25 10:22 Athens) |
M 2.4 | 208 km E from Mytilene |
| 2 hours ago (Apr 25 10:20 Athens) |
M 4.6 | 210 km E from Mytilene |
| 2 hours ago (Apr 25 09:28 Athens) |
M 2.4 | 235 km NE from Mytilene |
| 3 hours ago (Apr 25 08:58 Athens) |
M 2.3 | 205 km E from Mytilene |
| 3 hours ago (Apr 25 08:39 Athens) |
M 3.6 | 253 km NE from Mytilene |
| 3 hours ago (Apr 25 08:37 Athens) |
M 2.1 | 180 km ESE from Mytilene |
| 3 hours ago (Apr 25 08:35 Athens) |
M 2.0 | 210 km E from Mytilene |
| 3 hours ago (Apr 25 08:34 Athens) |
M 2.2 | 209 km E from Mytilene |
| 3 hours ago (Apr 25 08:23 Athens) |
M 2.4 | 121 km ENE from Mytilene |
| 4 hours ago (Apr 25 08:15 Athens) |
M 3.0 | 79 km ESE from Ródos |
| 4 hours ago (Apr 25 07:49 Athens) |
M 2.5 | 209 km E from Mytilene |
| 4 hours ago (Apr 25 07:29 Athens) |
M 3.9 | 210 km E from Mytilene |
| 4 hours ago (Apr 25 07:26 Athens) |
M 2.1 | 205 km E from Mytilene |
| 4 hours ago (Apr 25 07:23 Athens) |
M 4.5 | 209 km E from Mytilene |
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 03:12PM
Shallow M5.0 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Afternoon in the Sea Of Marmara near Istanbul (Türkiye).
Apr 23, 2025 12:49PM
DAMAGING M6.2 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Afternoon in the Sea Of Marmara near Istanbul (Türkiye).
Greece Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3461 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 346 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 | 3270 | 94.48% |
| Mag. 5 | 180 | 5.2% |
| 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 |
| May 2, 2020 15:51 (Athens) |
M 6.5 | 138 km SSE from Irákleion |
| Nov 17, 2015 09:10 (Athens) |
M 6.5 | 110 km WNW from Pátra |
| Oct 12, 2021 12:24 (Athens) |
M 6.4 | 99 km E from Irákleion |
| Jun 12, 2017 15:28 (Athens) |
M 6.3 | 26 km SW from Mytilene |
| Mar 3, 2021 12:16 (Athens) |
M 6.3 | 24 km WNW from Lárisa |
| 1 day ago (Apr 23 12:49 Athens) |
M 6.2 | 235 km NE from Mytilene |
| Sep 27, 2021 09:17 (Athens) |
M 6.0 | 15 km SE from Irákleion |
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 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Greece on the morning of April 25, 2025 at 11:43 local time (Europe/Athens). The center of this earthquake was located 210km east of Mytilene at a depth of 5km 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, 3461 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Greece. This averages to 346 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
