Greece is the most seismically active country in Europe, sitting on the Hellenic subduction zone. This page pulls real records for Greece: the largest earthquakes on record from USGS, how often the ground shakes nearby, tsunamis from the NOAA database, and volcanoes from the Smithsonian program. Nothing is guessed.
A quiet recent record is good news, but many damaging earthquakes strike places that were quiet for decades. The only real protection is a warning the moment the ground moves - which is exactly what the free QuakeMate app gives you, along with tsunami and volcano alerts for Greece.
Check Greece hazard risk in detail
An interactive breakdown of the earthquake, tsunami and volcano risk near Greece - or search any city or region.
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Earthquake risk in Greece - FAQ
Is Greece at risk of earthquakes?
Yes. On average about 134 quakes a year nearby of magnitude 4+ within 333 km, based on the last 20 years of USGS data. The strongest earthquake on record nearby is M7.9 in 1903.
What was the biggest earthquake in Greece?
The strongest earthquake on record near Greece is M7.9, in 1903 (Southern Greece), from USGS.
Does Greece get tsunamis?
Yes - 137 tsunamis since 1610 BC (most recently 2020) within 333 km, from the NOAA database. The deadliest killed around 16,000 people.
How do I get earthquake warnings in Greece?
Download the free QuakeMate app for iPhone. It watches your location and sends a real-time push the instant a quake strikes nearby, plus tsunami and volcano alerts, with custom magnitude and distance rules. On Android, join the waitlist.