Recent earthquakes in Greece
Greece is the most seismically active country in Europe, sitting where the African Plate subducts beneath the Aegean along the Hellenic Arc, while the Anatolian Plate pushes westward. This produces frequent earthquakes across the mainland and islands. The 1953 Ionian Islands earthquakes devastated Kefalonia and Zakynthos. In the past 24 hours, Greece has recorded no earthquakes above the reporting threshold.
Counts include M2.5+ events — the smallest size USGS reports consistently worldwide.
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes does Greece get?
Greece experiences more earthquakes than any other country in Europe, with thousands recorded each year, most of them small. Damaging magnitude 6 events occur regularly along the Hellenic Arc and Aegean faults.
Why is Greece so seismically active?
The African Plate subducts beneath the Aegean Sea along the Hellenic Arc south of Crete, while the Anatolian Plate slides westward into the region. This combination of subduction and extension makes the Aegean one of the fastest-deforming areas on Earth.
What was the biggest earthquake in Greece?
The August 1953 Ionian earthquake sequence, peaking at magnitude 7.2, destroyed most buildings on Kefalonia and Zakynthos. The 1956 Amorgos earthquake in the Aegean was another of the country's largest 20th-century events.
Nearby regions
Live data from the USGS earthquake feeds. Magnitudes and depths are automated readings and may be revised. Not for emergency use.