Earthquakes in Greece
No events have been recorded in Greece in the past 30 days, though the great majority are too small to be felt at the surface.
1 earthquakes have been recorded in Greece in our catalogue, 0 of them in the past 30 days.
The average magnitude is 4.2 and the average focal depth 126 km. 1 event reached magnitude 4 or above, but none reached magnitude 5.
The strongest earthquake recorded in Greece in this period was a magnitude 4.2 event near Αστυπάλαια, Greece on 16 December 2024, at a depth of 126 km. A magnitude 4.2 earthquake radiates roughly 30 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
Locations recording the most events include Αστυπάλαια (1).
0% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 100% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). A substantial share of intermediate-depth events points to a subducting slab beneath the region rather than purely crustal faulting.
The deepest event on record here was a magnitude 4.2 earthquake at 126 km beneath Αστυπάλαια, Greece on 16 December 2024.
By band, the catalogue holds 1 in the magnitude 4 range.
No event in this record carries a USGS link to NOAA tsunami information.
All recorded earthquakes in Greece
1 event listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | Αστυπάλαια, Greece | 126.2 | Greece | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes have there been in Greece?
1 earthquakes are recorded in Greece in our catalogue, including 0 in the past 30 days and 1 of magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Greece?
The largest recorded here was a magnitude 4.2 event near Αστυπάλαια, Greece on 16 December 2024.
Is Greece at risk of earthquakes?
Earthquake hazard depends on proximity to active faults and plate boundaries rather than on national borders. The record for Greece shows 1 events of magnitude 4 or above, which is the band at which shaking becomes widely noticeable. Consult your national seismic hazard agency for building-code and preparedness guidance.
Earthquakes in Greece by month
Event counts for Greece reflect seismic network density as well as genuine activity. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.