Earthquakes in Greece today
Earthquakes in Greece and nearby from the last 30 days, refreshed every 5 minutes from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Below, the strongest earthquakes on record.
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Strongest earthquakes in Greece since 1900
Since 1900 the USGS catalog lists 134 earthquakes of magnitude 6 or more in Greece. The strongest was magnitude 7.9 (August 11, 1903). In the last 10 years there were 137 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more, about 14 a year. The strongest in the last 12 months: M5.7, April 24, 2026.
| Date | Magnitude | Location (USGS) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 11, 1903 | 7.9 | Southern Greece | 80 km |
| July 9, 1956 | 7.7 | 19 km SSE of Amorgós, Greece | 20 km |
| October 6, 1947 | 7.3 | 4 km WNW of Koróni, Greece | 15 km |
| February 9, 1948 | 7.3 | 15 km NNW of Karpathos, Greece | 15 km |
| December 19, 1981 | 7.2 | 61 km W of Eresós, Greece | 10 km |
| January 17, 1983 | 7.0 | 26 km SW of Lixoúri, Greece | 14 km |
| October 30, 2020 | 7.0 | 13 km NNE of Néon Karlovásion, Greece | 21 km |
| June 26, 1926 | 7.0 | 5 km NNW of Kéfalos, Greece | 15 km |
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FAQ
Was there an earthquake in Greece today?
The list at the top of this page shows every earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more from the last 30 days, refreshed every 5 minutes. The newest are first.
What was the strongest earthquake in Greece?
According to the USGS catalog, magnitude 7.9, on August 11, 1903.
How often are there earthquakes in Greece?
In the last 10 years USGS recorded 137 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more here, about 14 a year. Smaller ones, felt only locally, are far more common.
Where does the data come from?
From the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which collects data from seismic networks around the world. Local agencies may report a slightly different magnitude.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), ANSS Comprehensive Catalog.