Earthquakes in Greece — August 2026
4 earthquakes were recorded in Greece during August 2026, an average of 0.1 per day.
4 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 31 km.
The month's largest event in Greece was a magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Émponas, Greece on 29 August 2026 at 12:32 UTC. A magnitude 4.5 earthquake radiates roughly 85 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the Greece monthly average of 16 events over the period we cover — a comparatively quiet month, and down from the 7 recorded the previous month.
75% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 25% 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 4 in the magnitude 4 range.
The month's largest events were M4.5 near Émponas, Greece on 29 August at 14 km; M4.5 near Ástros, Greece on 28 August at 90 km; M4.4 near Lárdos, Greece on 07 August at 10 km.
That is 75% below the 16 events Greece averages per month across the 22 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Greece, August 2026
4 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | Émponas, Greece | 14.3 | Greece | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Ástros, Greece | 89.6 | Greece | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Lárdos, Greece | 10.0 | Greece | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Antikyra, Greece | 10.0 | Greece | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Greece in August 2026?
4 earthquakes were recorded in Greece during August 2026, of which 4 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Greece in August 2026?
A magnitude 4.5 event near Émponas, Greece on 29 August 2026.
Other months in Greece
Magnitudes for August 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.