Earthquakes in Greece — August 2025
6 earthquakes were recorded in Greece during August 2025, an average of 0.2 per day.
6 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 45 km.
The month's largest event in Greece was a magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Methóni, Greece on 07 August 2025 at 09:48 UTC. A magnitude 4.8 earthquake radiates roughly 239 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the Greece monthly average of 17 events over the period we cover — a comparatively quiet month, and down from the 12 recorded the previous month.
83% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 17% 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 6 in the magnitude 4 range.
Activity peaked on 18 August, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M4.8 near Methóni, Greece on 07 August at 10 km; M4.7 near Mandráki, Greece on 13 August at 133 km; M4.5 near Palaióchora, Greece on 20 August at 49 km.
That is 64% below the 17 events Greece averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Greece, August 2025
6 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Methóni, Greece | 10.0 | Greece | View details View | |
| 4.7 | Mandráki, Greece | 133.5 | Greece | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Palaióchora, Greece | 48.7 | Greece | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Anávra, Greece | 18.4 | Greece | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Palaióchora, Greece | 46.3 | Greece | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Karyes, Greece | 15.9 | Greece | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Greece in August 2025?
6 earthquakes were recorded in Greece during August 2025, of which 6 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Greece in August 2025?
A magnitude 4.8 event near Methóni, Greece on 07 August 2025.
Other months in Greece
Magnitudes for August 2025 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.