Earthquakes in Greece — September 2026
7 earthquakes were recorded in Greece during September 2026, an average of 0.2 per day.
7 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 13 km.
The month's largest event in Greece was a magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Lixoúri, Greece on 12 September 2026 at 17:51 UTC. A magnitude 4.8 earthquake radiates roughly 239 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 up from the 4 recorded the previous month.
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 7 in the magnitude 4 range.
Activity peaked on 08 September, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M4.8 near Lixoúri, Greece on 12 September at 34 km; M4.6 near Thívai, Greece on 30 September at 10 km; M4.6 near Katochí, Greece on 08 September at 10 km.
That is 56% below the 16 events Greece averages per month across the 23 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Greece, September 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Lixoúri, Greece | 34.0 | Greece | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Thívai, Greece | 9.8 | Greece | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Katochí, Greece | 10.0 | Greece | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Límni, Greece | 10.0 | Greece | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Mantoúdi, Greece | 10.0 | Greece | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Mantoúdi, Greece | 4.4 | Greece | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Antirrio, Greece | 10.0 | Greece | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Greece in September 2026?
7 earthquakes were recorded in Greece during September 2026, of which 7 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Greece in September 2026?
A magnitude 4.8 event near Lixoúri, Greece on 12 September 2026.
Other months in Greece
Magnitudes for September 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.