Central Macedonia
Central Macedonia: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Central Macedonia (Greece) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Latest event5.4 km²46 h ago7 km NNE of Thessaloniki, Greece
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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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.
Recent events in Central Macedonia
- 46 h agoWildfire near Thessaloniki, Greece – active5.4 km² · 7 km NNE of Thessaloniki, Greece
- 4.216 days agoM4.2 earthquake near Sykia, Greece35 km SSE of Sykia, Greece
- 4.717 days agoM4.7 earthquake near Sykia, Greece42 km SE of Sykia, Greece
- 94 days agoWildfire near Kassandreia, Greece3.6 km² · near Kassandreia, Greece
- 4.9235 days agoM4.9 earthquake near Nea Roda, Greece14 km ESE of Nea Roda, Greece
- 247 days agoWildfire near Thessaloniki, Greece2.4 km² · 24 km WSW of Thessaloniki, Greece
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Central Macedonia
Central Macedonia has recorded 1,072 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M6.8 in 1982.
Satellites have detected 2 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 3.6 km².
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1,072 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M6.8.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 35 km SSE of Sykia, Greece | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 42 km SE of Sykia, Greece | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 14 km ESE of Nea Roda, Greece | 10.0 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.8 | 31 km ESE of Sarti, Greece | 10.0 km | |
| 6.4 | 26 km ENE of Sykies, Greece | 3.0 km | |
| 5.9 | 14 km WNW of Goumenissa, Greece | 13.0 km | |
| 5.6 | 29 km ENE of Sykies, Greece | 10.0 km | |
| 5.5 | 33 km E of Sarti, Greece | 7.0 km | |
| 5.5 | 44 km ESE of Sykia, Greece | 6.6 km | |
| 5.4 | 24 km ESE of Nea Roda, Greece | 10.1 km | |
| 5.4 | 33 km ESE of Sarti, Greece | 10.4 km | |
| 5.3 | 10 km N of Arnaia, Greece | 10.0 km | |
| 5.3 | 13 km E of Lagkadas, Greece | 10.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 50 km SSE of Peraia, Greece | 9.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 12 km SW of Polikhronon, Greece | 13.5 km | |
| 5.2 | 8 km ENE of Sarti, Greece | 2.5 km | |
| 5.2 | 10 km ENE of Sarti, Greece | 24.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 21 km WNW of Naousa, Greece | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 3 | M4.9 |
| 2025 | 9 | M5.4 |
| 2024 | 9 | M5.2 |
| 2023 | 2 | M4.9 |
| 2022 | 6 | M5.5 |
| 2021 | 1 | M3.2 |
| 2020 | 13 | M5.4 |
| 2018 | 9 | M4.9 |
| 2017 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 2016 | 6 | M4.9 |
| 2015 | 2 | M4.1 |
| 2014 | 9 | M5.2 |
| 2013 | 4 | M4.5 |
| 2012 | 4 | M5.2 |
| 2011 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2010 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 2009 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 2008 | 43 | M4.4 |
| 2007 | 86 | M4.5 |
| 2006 | 63 | M4.4 |
| 2005 | 63 | M4.1 |
| 2004 | 37 | M4.2 |
| 2003 | 32 | M4.6 |
| 2002 | 16 | M3.6 |
| 2001 | 24 | M4.2 |
| 2000 | 8 | M3.7 |
| 1999 | 14 | M4.5 |
| 1998 | 10 | M4.6 |
| 1997 | 8 | M4.1 |
| 1996 | 2 | M3.9 |
| 1995 | 55 | M5.3 |
| 1994 | 19 | M4.7 |
| 1993 | 22 | M4.6 |
| 1992 | 21 | M5.5 |
| 1991 | 24 | M4.0 |
| 1990 | 66 | M5.9 |
| 1989 | 28 | M4.0 |
| 1988 | 62 | M4.7 |
| 1987 | 17 | M3.8 |
| 1986 | 12 | M4.8 |
| 1985 | 6 | M4.1 |
| 1984 | 22 | M5.2 |
| 1983 | 25 | M4.7 |
| 1982 | 76 | M6.8 |
| 1981 | 12 | M4.3 |
| 1980 | 12 | M4.4 |
| 1979 | 15 | M4.4 |
| 1978 | 87 | M6.4 |
| 1976 | 2 | M3.2 |
Wildfires
2 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 3.6 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4 km² | 7 km NNE of Thessaloniki, Greece | Active | |
| 3.6 km² | near Kassandreia, Greece | Inactive | |
| 2.4 km² | 24 km WSW of Thessaloniki, Greece | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 km² | near Kassandreia, Greece | Inactive | |
| 2.4 km² | 24 km WSW of Thessaloniki, Greece | Inactive |