Seismic Activity in Greece
Over the past 30 days, there have been 5 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 4.6 event near 64 km SW of Kýthira, Greece.
Earthquakes in Greece
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M4.6
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Greece
Over the past 30 days, Greece has recorded 5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 5 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 3 shallow (<70 km), 2 intermediate (70–300 km). 3 of the epicenters were offshore. Focal depths ranged from 10.0 km to 85.7 km. All 5 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.
Showing 5 of 5
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-07-01 2026-07-01 12:03:04 UTC | 4.6mb | 64 km SW of Kýthira, Greece 35.779°, 22.446° | 58.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 1, 2026 at 12:03 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 64 km SW of Kýthira, Greece. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Greece over the past 30 days. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-01 2026-07-01 09:54:15 UTC | 4.3mb | 9 km WNW of Omvriakí, Greece 39.126°, 22.169° | 85.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 1, 2026, Greece registered a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 9 km WNW of Omvriakí, Greece at 09:54 UTC. This is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — an intermediate depth event. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-30 2026-06-30 04:13:51 UTC | 4.4mb | 16 km SE of Gýtheio, Greece 36.646°, 22.686° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded 16 km SE of Gýtheio, Greece on June 30, 2026 at 04:13 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-28 2026-06-28 22:08:28 UTC | 4.3mb | 17 km E of Geráki, Greece 37.012°, 22.899° | 72.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 22:08 UTC on June 28, 2026, a magnitude 4.3 tremor occurred 17 km E of Geráki, Greece. The event was offshore. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-27 2026-06-27 10:27:38 UTC | 4.4mb | 9 km ENE of Míthymna, Greece 39.407°, 26.275° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 9 km ENE of Míthymna, Greece with origin time 10:27 UTC on June 27, 2026. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
Legend:
Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)
Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports
MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)
Alert: PAGER alert level
Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)
Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist
Click any row to see additional technical details.
Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days5
2026 (M2.5+)87
Largest (30 Days)
M4.6
64 km SW of Kýthira, Greece
2026-07-01
Largest in 2026
M5.5
1 km NW of Rodotópi, Greece
2026-03-08
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
About Greece
Greece is the most seismically active country in Europe, located at the boundary between the African and Eurasian plates.
Greece Earthquakes 2026
In 2026, Greece has recorded 87 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Greece in 2026 was a magnitude 5.5 event near Rodotópi, Greece.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many earthquakes occur in Greece?
In the past 30 days, 5 earthquakes have been recorded in the Greece region.
What was the biggest recent earthquake in Greece?
The largest recent earthquake in the Greece area was a magnitude 4.6 event that occurred 64 km SW of Kýthira, Greece.
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