Athens & Attica
Surrounding Greece's capital, the Gulf of Corinth rift is expanding at up to 1.5 cm/yr. In September 1999, the shallow Mount Parnitha earthquake (Mw 6.0) struck just 18 km northwest of central Athens, causing severe damage.
Danger Level (72h)
72-hour composite hazard forecast
Recent Quakes (14d)
Recorded in the selected 14d period
Max Magnitude (14d)
Largest earthquake in the selected 14d period
Tectonic Profile
Seismotectonic hazard assessment, structural exposure & historical context
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Living within seismically active radius (~300 km)
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Mixed construction stock with regional engineering standards
Convergent Margin
Moderate deformation or intraplate seismic zone
Seismically Stable Period
No significant earthquakes recorded in the selected 14d period.
Seismic Activity
Every recorded earthquake in this area — filter by time range and sort by time or severity.
Regional Volcanism & Monitored Vents
Active vents and Holocene volcanic structures within the monitored boundary (Athens & Attica) · 4