Earthquakes in Greece — May 2026
6 earthquakes were recorded in Greece during May 2026, 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 42 km.
The month's largest event in Greece was a magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Kéfalos, Greece on 10 May 2026 at 20:29 UTC. A magnitude 4.7 earthquake radiates roughly 169 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 24 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 23 May, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M4.7 near Kéfalos, Greece on 10 May at 159 km; M4.6 near Fry, Greece on 23 May at 10 km; M4.3 near Ierápetra, Greece on 05 May at 10 km.
That is 64% below the 17 events Greece averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Greece, May 2026
6 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | Kéfalos, Greece | 158.5 | Greece | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Fry, Greece | 10.0 | Greece | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Ierápetra, Greece | 10.0 | Greece | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Karpathos, Greece | 49.8 | Greece | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Mesariá, Greece | 10.0 | Greece | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Fry, Greece | 13.2 | Greece | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Greece in May 2026?
6 earthquakes were recorded in Greece during May 2026, of which 6 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Greece in May 2026?
A magnitude 4.7 event near Kéfalos, Greece on 10 May 2026.
Other months in Greece
Magnitudes for May 2026 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.