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Greece: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and active wildfires in Greece on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record, and statistics by year.
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Latest eventM 2.715.0 km depth · 14 h agonear Sami, Greece
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
Very light rain (0.1–1 mm)
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Extreme rain (≥ 50 mm)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Calm (< 7 km/h, 0–1 Bf)
Light breeze (7–18 km/h, 2–3 Bf)
Moderate breeze (18–36 km/h, 4–5 Bf)
Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
Gale (54–72 km/h, 7–8 Bf)
Storm (≥ 72 km/h, 9+ Bf)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
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Forecast for the area around: Athens. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
- Today: Rain – Heavy rain (10–25 mm) · Ioannina
- Tomorrow: Rain – Heavy rain (10–25 mm) · Ioannina
Forecast for the area around: Greece. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Greece
- 2.714 h agoM2.7 earthquake near Sami, Greecenear Sami, Greece
- 2.715 h agoM2.7 earthquake near Methoni, Greece88 km S of Methoni, Greece
- 17 h agoWildfire near Fyli, Greece – active4.6 km² · 13 km WNW of Fyli, Greece
- 2.618 h agoM2.6 earthquake near Irakleion, Greece78 km S of Irakleion, Greece
- 30 h agoWildfire near Larisa, Greece – active3.8 km² · 15 km WSW of Larisa, Greece
- 30 h agoWildfire near Larisa, Greece – active2.5 km² · 21 km SSW of Larisa, Greece
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Greece
Greece has recorded 30,943 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M7.2 in 1983.
Satellites have detected 35 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 99 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
30,943 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M7.2.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 | near Sami, Greece | 15.0 km | |
| 2.7 | 88 km S of Methoni, Greece | 13.4 km | |
| 2.6 | 78 km S of Irakleion, Greece | 0.0 km | |
| 3.1 | 75 km SE of Ierapetra, Greece | 24.0 km | |
| 3.2 | 51 km SSW of Kalymnos, Greece | 127.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 74 km SSW of Irakleion, Greece | 43.4 km | |
| 4.5 | 105 km SE of Ierapetra, Greece | 40.7 km | |
| 4.1 | 38 km NE of Fira, Greece | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 108 km SE of Ierapetra, Greece | 45.7 km | |
| 5.1 | 93 km SE of Ierapetra, Greece | 36.3 km |
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Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.2 | 27 km SW of Lixouri, Greece | 14.0 km | |
| 7.0 | 14 km NNE of Karlovasi, Greece | 21.0 km | |
| 7.0 | 39 km NW of Myrina, Greece | 2.0 km | |
| 6.9 | 22 km SSW of Kamariotissa, Greece | 6.0 km | |
| 6.9 | 72 km SW of Kalamata, Greece | 29.0 km | |
| 6.8 | 76 km WSW of Amaliada, Greece | 14.0 km | |
| 6.8 | 31 km ESE of Sarti, Greece | 10.0 km | |
| 6.7 | 26 km SSE of Neapoli, Greece | 66.0 km | |
| 6.7 | 24 km SSE of Livadeia, Greece | 33.0 km | |
| 6.6 | 92 km S of Ierapetra, Greece | 17.0 km | |
| 6.6 | 12 km ENE of Kos, Greece | 7.0 km | |
| 6.6 | 70 km W of Chania, Greece | 40.0 km | |
| 6.6 | 66 km WSW of Amaliada, Greece | 33.0 km | |
| 6.6 | 19 km SSW of Kozani, Greece | 14.0 km | |
| 6.5 | 34 km SSW of Preveza, Greece | 11.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 211 | M5.7 |
| 2025 | 526 | M6.2 |
| 2024 | 155 | M5.8 |
| 2023 | 134 | M5.9 |
| 2022 | 171 | M5.5 |
| 2021 | 259 | M6.4 |
| 2020 | 396 | M7.0 |
| 2019 | 191 | M6.0 |
| 2018 | 350 | M6.8 |
| 2017 | 158 | M6.6 |
| 2016 | 158 | M5.5 |
| 2015 | 210 | M6.5 |
| 2014 | 298 | M6.9 |
| 2013 | 188 | M6.6 |
| 2012 | 108 | M5.8 |
| 2011 | 123 | M6.0 |
| 2010 | 109 | M5.5 |
| 2009 | 106 | M6.4 |
| 2008 | 2,782 | M6.9 |
| 2007 | 2,998 | M5.8 |
| 2006 | 2,207 | M6.7 |
| 2005 | 1,820 | M5.7 |
| 2004 | 1,449 | M6.1 |
| 2003 | 1,519 | M6.3 |
| 2002 | 1,071 | M6.2 |
| 2001 | 1,220 | M6.5 |
| 2000 | 576 | M5.7 |
| 1999 | 680 | M6.0 |
| 1998 | 336 | M5.5 |
| 1997 | 324 | M6.6 |
| 1996 | 436 | M5.5 |
| 1995 | 1,148 | M6.6 |
| 1994 | 580 | M6.1 |
| 1993 | 633 | M5.8 |
| 1992 | 557 | M5.9 |
| 1991 | 542 | M5.6 |
| 1990 | 816 | M5.9 |
| 1989 | 814 | M5.8 |
| 1988 | 518 | M5.8 |
| 1987 | 318 | M5.7 |
| 1986 | 412 | M5.8 |
| 1985 | 304 | M5.6 |
| 1984 | 433 | M6.2 |
| 1983 | 699 | M7.2 |
| 1982 | 389 | M6.8 |
| 1981 | 570 | M6.7 |
| 1980 | 276 | M6.4 |
| 1979 | 160 | M5.6 |
| 1978 | 206 | M6.4 |
| 1977 | 113 | M6.0 |
| 1976 | 186 | M6.4 |
Wildfires
35 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 99 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 km² | 13 km WNW of Fyli, Greece | Active | |
| 3.8 km² | 15 km WSW of Larisa, Greece | Active | |
| 2.5 km² | 21 km SSW of Larisa, Greece | Active | |
| 2.1 km² | 34 km WSW of Nea Ionia, Greece | Active | |
| 13 km² | 11 km SSE of Feres, Greece | Active | |
| 3.8 km² | 10 km W of Nea Ionia, Greece | Active | |
| 5.4 km² | 7 km NNE of Thessaloniki, Greece | Active | |
| 3.5 km² | 5 km SSE of Aliveri, Greece | Active | |
| 9.1 km² | 28 km S of Larisa, Greece | Inactive | |
| 3.3 km² | 12 km WNW of Athens, Greece | Inactive |
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Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 km² | 24 km S of Thivai, Greece | Inactive | |
| 39 km² | 21 km SSW of Thivai, Greece | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 55 km WSW of Irakleion, Greece | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 25 km SE of Livadeia, Greece | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 11 km SSE of Feres, Greece | Active | |
| 12 km² | 8 km S of Paros, Greece | Inactive | |
| 9.7 km² | 42 km N of Ioannina, Greece | Inactive | |
| 9.7 km² | 9 km WNW of Aigio, Greece | Inactive | |
| 9.4 km² | 64 km WSW of Irakleion, Greece | Inactive | |
| 9.1 km² | 28 km S of Larisa, Greece | Inactive | |
| 7.9 km² | 24 km SE of Livadeia, Greece | Inactive | |
| 7.0 km² | 8 km WSW of Skyros, Greece | Inactive | |
| 6.7 km² | 36 km NNW of Zakynthos, Greece | Inactive | |
| 6.6 km² | 5 km NW of Mikro Dereio, Greece | Inactive | |
| 5.8 km² | 8 km WNW of Aigio, Greece | Inactive |
Regions
Places
- Athens
- Thessaloniki
- Pátrai
- Piraeus
- Larisa
- Peristeri
- Irakleion
- Kallithea
- Acharnes
- Kalamaria
- Nikaia
- Glyfada
- Volos
- Ilion
- Ilioupoli
- Keratsini
- Evosmos
- Chalandri
- Nea Smyrni
- Marousi
- Agios Dimitrios
- Zografos
- Aigaleo
- Nea Ionia
- Ioannina
- Palaio Faliro
- Korydallos
- Trikala
- Vyronas
- Agia Paraskevi
- Galatsi
- Chalkida
- Petroupolis
- Serres
- Rhodes
- Kalamata
- Kavala
- Chania
- Katerini
- Alexandroupoli
- Lamia
- Irakleio
- Xanthi
- Fyli
- Kifissia
- Agrinio
- Stavroupoli
- Chaidari
- Komotini
- Sykies
- Drama
- Veroia
- Alimos
- Corfu
- Polichni
- Lagkadas
- Pylaia
- Kozani
- Agioi Anargyroi
- Argyroupoli
- Ano Liosia
- Karditsa
- Rethymno
- Thivai
- Nea Ionia
- Cholargos
- Vrilissia
- Aspropyrgos
- Corinth
- Ptolemaida
- Chalkidona
- Gerakas
- Metamorfosi
- Kamateron
- Voula
- Mytilene
- Giannitsa
- Eleftherio - Kordelio
- Tripoli
- Agia Varvara