Earthquakes in Greece — December 2024
5 earthquakes were recorded in Greece during December 2024, an average of 0.2 per day.
4 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 33 km.
The month's largest event in Greece was a magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Άγιον Όρος, Greece on 13 December 2024 at 08:34 UTC. A magnitude 4.9 earthquake radiates roughly 338 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
80% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 20% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). The mix is dominated by shallow crustal events, with a minority of intermediate-depth activity.
By band, the catalogue holds 1 in the magnitude 2 range, 4 in the magnitude 4 range.
Activity peaked on 13 December, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M4.9 near Άγιον Όρος, Greece on 13 December at 10 km; M4.4 near Αριστοτέλης, Greece on 13 December at 10 km; M4.3 near Kýthira, Greece on 07 December at 10 km.
This month also holds the strongest earthquake recorded in Greece in our entire catalogue.
Every earthquake in Greece, December 2024
5 events 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 | |
| 4.9 | Άγιον Όρος, Greece | 10.0 | Greece | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Αριστοτέλης, Greece | 10.0 | Greece | View details View | |
| 2.5 | Μαρούσι, Greece | 10.0 | Greece | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Kýthira, Greece | 10.0 | Greece | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Greece in December 2024?
5 earthquakes were recorded in Greece during December 2024, of which 4 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Greece in December 2024?
A magnitude 4.9 event near Άγιον Όρος, Greece on 13 December 2024.
Other months in Greece
Magnitudes for December 2024 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.