Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Chania
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Chania, Crete, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.6, 68 km (42 mi) SW of Chania, on 2026-10-09.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days2
- Last year20
- Last 5 years82
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Chania
37 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Chania in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jun 2025, with 4.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Chania
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 23 km SW of Palaióchora, Greece | 68 km / 42 mi | depth 41 km | |
| 4.3 | 1 km W of Zonianá, Greece | 75 km / 47 mi | depth 10 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Chania, answered
Was there an earthquake in Chania today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Chania in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Chania?
Over the last five years there were 82 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Chania, an average of 16 a year. 20 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Chania in five years?
A magnitude 5.2 on Jun 20, 2026, 09:37 UTC, 81 km (51 mi) S of Chania, at a depth of 34 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
04 — Nearby
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