Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Irakleion
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Irakleion, Crete, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.3, 30 km (19 mi) W of Irakleion, on 2026-10-04.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year37
- Last 5 years117
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Irakleion
47 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Irakleion in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Apr 2026, with 20.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Irakleion
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 1 km W of Zonianá, Greece | 30 km / 19 mi | depth 10 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Irakleion, answered
Was there an earthquake in Irakleion today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Irakleion in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Irakleion?
Over the last five years there were 117 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Irakleion, an average of 23 a year. 37 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 58% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Irakleion in five years?
A magnitude 6.2 on May 22, 2025, 03:19 UTC, 94 km (58 mi) NE of Irakleion, at a depth of 64 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.
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