Country profile
Most seismically active country in Europe.
Last 30 days
400
M1.0+ events
Last 24h
19
Max magnitude
M4.8
M4+
10
Seismic risk
High
Major cities
2
Yes — frequently
Greece experiences frequent, sometimes major earthquakes. Most seismically active country in Europe. In the last 30 days our catalog recorded 400 earthquakes near Greece, the strongest a M4.8.
Seismic zones: Hellenic Arc, North Anatolian Fault Extension, Aegean Microplate. Historical events →
High
seismic risk
400
last 30 days
Athens
37.98°, 23.73°
FAQ
Greece experiences frequent, sometimes major earthquakes. Most seismically active country in Europe. On QuakeGlobe it is rated high seismic risk. In the last 30 days our catalog recorded 400 earthquakes near Greece, the strongest a M4.8.
Greece's seismicity is driven by its position along Hellenic Arc, North Anatolian Fault Extension, Aegean Microplate. Most seismically active country in Europe.
Greece is rated high seismic risk on QuakeGlobe, reflecting its tectonic setting (Hellenic Arc, North Anatolian Fault Extension, Aegean Microplate). In the last 30 days our catalog recorded 400 earthquakes near Greece, the strongest a M4.8.