Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Rethymno
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Rethymno, Crete, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.6, 97 km (60 mi) WSW of Rethymno, on 2026-10-09.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days2
- Last year15
- Last 5 years93
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Rethymno
25 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Rethymno in the last 24 months. The busiest month was May 2026, with 3.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Rethymno
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 23 km SW of Palaióchora, Greece | 97 km / 60 mi | depth 41 km | |
| 4.3 | 1 km W of Zonianá, Greece | 31 km / 19 mi | depth 10 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Rethymno, answered
Was there an earthquake in Rethymno today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Rethymno in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Rethymno?
Over the last five years there were 93 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Rethymno, an average of 19 a year. 15 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Rethymno in five years?
A magnitude 5.7 on Dec 29, 2021, 05:08 UTC, 84 km (52 mi) SE of Rethymno, at a depth of 65 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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