Earthquakes in Greece — July 2026
7 earthquakes were recorded in Greece during July 2026, 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 56 km.
The month's largest event in Greece was a magnitude 5.2 earthquake near Karpathos, Greece on 02 July 2026 at 11:06 UTC. A magnitude 5.2 earthquake radiates roughly 951 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 16 recorded the previous month.
71% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 29% 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 3 range, 5 in the magnitude 4 range, 1 in the magnitude 5 range.
Activity peaked on 01 July, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M5.2 near Karpathos, Greece on 02 July at 10 km; M4.6 near Kýthira, Greece on 01 July at 50 km; M4.4 near Palaióchora, Greece on 07 July at 40 km.
That is 58% below the 17 events Greece averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Greece, July 2026
7 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | Karpathos, Greece | 10.0 | Greece | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Kýthira, Greece | 50.0 | Greece | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Palaióchora, Greece | 39.9 | Greece | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Gázi, Greece | 18.5 | Greece | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Anávra, Greece | 95.2 | Greece | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Mandráki, Greece | 149.8 | Greece | View details View | |
| 3.9 | Lárdos, Greece | 31.1 | Greece | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Greece in July 2026?
7 earthquakes were recorded in Greece during July 2026, of which 6 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Greece in July 2026?
A magnitude 5.2 event near Karpathos, Greece on 02 July 2026.
Other months in Greece
Magnitudes for July 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.