Earthquakes in Greece — December 2025
6 earthquakes were recorded in Greece during December 2025, an average of 0.2 per day.
6 reached magnitude 4 or above and 1 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 46 km.
The month's largest event in Greece was a magnitude 5.3 earthquake near Lithakiá, Greece on 15 December 2025 at 23:41 UTC. A magnitude 5.3 earthquake radiates roughly 1,344 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 11 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 5 in the magnitude 4 range, 1 in the magnitude 5 range.
The month's largest events were M5.3 near Lithakiá, Greece on 15 December at 13 km; M4.8 near Chalandrítsa, Greece on 06 December at 12 km; M4.4 near Kýthira, Greece on 05 December at 57 km.
That is 64% below the 17 events Greece averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Greece, December 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3 | Lithakiá, Greece | 13.3 | Greece | View details View | |
| 4.8 | Chalandrítsa, Greece | 12.4 | Greece | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Kýthira, Greece | 56.9 | Greece | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Afántou, Greece | 42.8 | Greece | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Kéfalos, Greece | 143.0 | Greece | View details View | |
| 4.0 | Amorgós, Greece | 10.0 | Greece | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Greece in December 2025?
6 earthquakes were recorded in Greece during December 2025, of which 6 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Greece in December 2025?
A magnitude 5.3 event near Lithakiá, Greece on 15 December 2025.
Other months in Greece
Magnitudes for December 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.