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Recent Earthquakes in Greece

6 earthquakes today, 61 in the last 7 days, 278 in the last 30 days, most recently 6 hours ago.

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As of 23 October 2026, 6 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Greece in the past 24 hours, 61 in the last 7 days and 278 in the last 30 days. The strongest was a magnitude 4.2 event near Greece at 5 km depth on 16 October 2026. Counts are compiled from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and update automatically.

Today
6
Last 7 days
61
Last 30 days
278
Strongest recent
M 4.2
Most recent
6 hours ago
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Greece is the most seismically active country in Europe, sitting on the Hellenic subduction zone. The map above shows live earthquakes and recent activity in Greece - today, yesterday, this week and the last 30 days - including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.

Whether you are checking for a quake that happened just now, looking for a USGS-style earthquake map for Greece, tracking tremors and seismic activity over the last 7 days, or watching for a big or major earthquake, this page stays current. For instant earthquake alerts in Greece - the moment a quake strikes near you - the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications with custom magnitude and region rules.

Latest earthquakes in Greece

Show the full list of 278 recent earthquakes

Did people in Greece feel recent earthquakes?

These recent earthquakes in Greece were felt by people nearby - see how many reported feeling each one.

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Watching Greece from abroad?

Many people reading this page are not in Greece - they are checking on family, friends or colleagues who are. Here is what the most significant recent earthquake actually means, in plain terms.

How strong was it
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake near 6 km NNE of Sámi, Greece on 16/10/2026, 23:57:50 - a light earthquake, usually felt near the epicentre but rarely damaging.
Was it widely felt
1 felt report has been submitted for this earthquake by people who experienced it.
What happens next
31 further earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or above have been recorded in Greece since. Aftershocks typically continue for days to weeks and decay in frequency.
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Earthquakes in Greece: frequently asked questions

Were there any earthquakes in Greece today?

Yes - 6 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Greece in the last 24 hours, the most recent a magnitude 2.8 near Greece. See the live map above for today's activity.

How many earthquakes were there in Greece yesterday?

19 earthquakes were recorded in or near Greece in the 24 hours before today (yesterday), based on USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks.

How many earthquakes have there been in Greece this week (last 7 days)?

61 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Greece in the last 7 days, according to USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks tracked by QuakeMate.

How many earthquakes have there been in Greece in the last 30 days?

278 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Greece in the last 30 days (the past month). The largest was magnitude 4.2.

Are there earthquakes in Greece?

Yes. Greece is seismically active - 278 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Greece in the last 30 days. Greece is the most seismically active country in Europe, sitting on the Hellenic subduction zone.

What was the most recent earthquake in Greece?

The most recent earthquake in Greece was a magnitude 2.8 event near Greece at a depth of 17 km.

What is the strongest recent earthquake in Greece?

The strongest earthquake in the recent Greece feed was magnitude 4.2, located near Greece.

Is Greece in an earthquake zone?

Greece is the most seismically active country in Europe, sitting on the Hellenic subduction zone.

How many earthquakes does Greece get per year?

The exact yearly total depends on the magnitude threshold counted, but Greece's rate is reflected in its recent activity: 278 earthquakes in the last 30 days alone. Greece is the most seismically active country in Europe, sitting on the Hellenic subduction zone. QuakeMate tracks every event in real time so you can see the running tally.

Is there a tsunami warning for Greece?

Major undersea earthquakes near Greece can trigger tsunami warnings. QuakeMate flags tsunami-capable events on the live map and in alerts; see quakemate.app/tsunamis-in/greece for current tsunami risk and recent coastal activity for Greece.

Is there an earthquake alert app for Greece?

Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for Greece, with custom magnitude and region rules so you are notified the moment a quake strikes near you. It also offers a live map, "Did You Feel It" community reports and tsunami warnings. Download it at quakemate.app/download.

What is the best app to track earthquakes in Greece?

QuakeMate is a top-rated, free earthquake tracker for Greece: real-time data from USGS, EMSC and regional networks, instant push alerts, a live map, magnitude and depth for every event, and community felt reports. Available on iOS at quakemate.app/download.

Where can I see a USGS earthquake map for Greece?

QuakeMate plots USGS, EMSC and regional earthquake data for Greece on the interactive map above, updated automatically. Each event shows magnitude, depth, location and time, and links to a permalink page - a faster, mobile-friendly way to read the same USGS data.

Has there been a big earthquake in Greece recently?

The strongest recent earthquake in or near Greece was magnitude 4.2 near Greece. No major (M6+) earthquake has hit recently, but conditions can change quickly. See the live map and full list above for the latest activity.

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Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.