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April 8, 2020: Greece’s civil protection agency has declared a state of emergency for Skopelos, Skiathos, South Pelion and the Zagora-Mouresi Municipality following the recent bad weather . Heavy rainfall flooded several houses and shops in Skopelos. Similarly, road damage and landslides have been reported in Zagora-Mouresi Municipality. Mudslides have obstructed the the road linking Zagora and Horefto.

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November 25, 2019: Two people have been killed and hundreds of homes have been flooded following an overnight storm in Greece . Bodies of two tourists have been recovered near the port of Antirio, 250 kilometers (155 miles) west of Athens, The National Herald reported. The highway linking the Greek capital to the western port city of Patras have been closed following the mudslides caused by heavy rainfall.

November 17, 2017: The worst natural disaster that hit the Greek capital Athens in decades has claimed lives of at least 16 people. Nearly all of the fatalities occurred in Mandra, and authorities said about 500 homes and businesses were damaged, The Weather Channel reported.

July 21, 2017: Magnitude 6.5 magnitude quake struck overnight between Bodrum and Greek islands killing at least two people on the island of Kos and injuring 200 others in Greek and Turkish coastal towns. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 km below the seabed – off the south-western coastal city of Marmaris in Muğla province.

Magnitude 6.1 strong earthquake hits Greece today, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake's epicenter was located 47 km SW of Karpathos. It was 13 miles deep. The earthquake's epicenter is at a safer distance from the coast, minimizing the chances of serious damages.

This list contains all major natural disasters in Greece in 2015 with detail report. Click for most recent natural disasters in Greece

Flash floods in Thessaloniki, Greece have claimed lives of at least two people and prompted an alert along a river that divides Greece and Turkey.

This list contains all major natural disasters in Greece in 2014 with detail report. Click for most recent natural disasters in Greece December 2014 December 9: Thessaloniki floods kill 2, Greece-Turkey border river on alert Flash floods in Thessaloniki, Greece have claimed lives of at least two people and prompted an alert along a river that divides Greece and Turkey. February 2014 February 3: Lixourion, Greece Earthquake 2014 M 6.1 very strong earthquake shakes Lixourion, Greece today, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. January 2014 January 27: Emergency declared after severe earthquake in Greek island of Cephalonia Emergency has been declared following the severe earthquake in Cephalonia island of Greece.

M 6.1 very strong earthquake shakes Lixourion, Greece today, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake's epicenter was located just 12 km NW of Lixourion. It was 8.5 miles deep. Earthquake has caused serious damages in Lixouri, Greek radio said quoting Kefalonia Mayor Alexandros Parisis. Seismologists have urged people on the island to leave their houses temporarily. This earthquake occurred just over a week after a similar quake damaged several buildings. Emergency was declared following severe earthquake in Greek island of Cephalonia some days ago. 03:08 UTC (local time 2014-02-03 05:08 @ epicenter) Shaking Intensity (MMI) VI (Strong): Lixourion, Argostolion V (Moderate): Sami, Valsamata, Ithaki and Poros IV (Light): Patra, Ioannina III (Weak): Larisa, Vlore, Thessaloniki Epicenter Location 12 km (7mi) NW of Lixourion, Greece 74 km (46mi) NW of Zakynthos, Greece 81 km (50mi) SSW of Preveza, Greece 95 km (59m

Emergency has been declared following the severe earthquake in Cephalonia island of Greece. At least seven people are reported to be injured by the earthquake. Schools across Cephalonia (Kefalonia) will be closed Monday to inspect the earthquake damage. Tremors were even felt in parts of Albania (Tirana) and Italy. Related Post: Natural calamities in Greece M 6.1 severe earthquake shakes Cephalonia island (Kefalonia) of Greece today, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake's epicenter was located just 3 km S of Lixourion, Greece. It was 7.7 miles deep. Several houses have been damage in Lixouri. Dozen of aftershocks have been reported in the area. 13:55 UTC (local time 2014-01-26 15:55 @ epicenter) Shaking Intensity (MMI) VII (Very Strong): Argostolion and Lixourion VI (Strong): Valsamata and Sami V (Moderate): Poros and Ithaki IV (Light): Patra and Ioannina III (Weak): Larisa, Lamia and Vlore Epice

Heavy storm in Rhodes in southeastern Greece has claimed lives of at least two people and left another missing. A helicopter and team of 10 firefighters have been searching the missing people, Global News reported. Storm caused heavy flooding which trapped hundreds of people in cars. Original post: Natural Disasters List November 23, 2013

M 5.1 moderate earthquake shakes Athens, Greece today, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the epicenter of Greece earthquake today was located 6 km SW of Kainouryion and 125 km NW of capital Athens. It was 9.7 miles deep. According to Earthquake Report, earthquake has collapsed chimneys and cracked walls in Amfikleia. The Police Department of Lamia has reported rockfall in the hills near the epicenter. Below is a picture of the earthquake damage in the village of Drimea (Source: ethnos.gr). Tremor was felt in Amaroúsion, Athens, Larissa, Lékhaion, Néa Ionía, Sperkhiás and Vólos cities of Greece. No injuries have been reported from Greece earthquake today. 09:06 UTC (local time 2013-08-07 12:06 @ epicenter) Epicenter Location 6 km SW of Kainouryion, Greece 25 km SE of Lamia, Greece 39 km NNW of Levadeia, Greece 64 km SSE of Farsala, Greece 125 km NW of Athens, Greece Original post: Natural Disasters List August 7, 2013

M 5.8 moderate earthquake shakes Greece today, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake's epicenter was located 56 km S of Pirgos. It was 23.5 miles deep. Greece earthquake today is the strongest aftershock of the yesterday's earthquake. Magnitude 6.0 earthquake was also felt in Egypt. At least 35 aftershocks have been recorded since June 15. 21:39 UTC (local time 2013-06-16 23:39 @ epicenter) Shaking Intensity (MMI) IV (Light): Tympaki, Asimion, Agioi Deka, Arkalochori, Moires, Pyrgos, Irakleion, Rethymno and Chania. III (Weak): Tobruk and Darnah. Epicenter Location 56 km (35mi) S of Pirgos, Greece 82 km (51mi) SW of Ierapetra, Greece 92 km (57mi) S of Irakleion, Greece 93 km (58mi) S of Nea Alikarnassos, Greece 406 km (252mi) SSE of Athens, Greece Original post: Natural Disasters List June 16, 2013

Flash floods in Udhampur and Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir region of India have claimed life of at least one people. Flood rescue operation was immediately launched by the police and army. At least eight people were rescued from Surankote Nallah area. Kashmir flood claimed life of one people in May 2013 and closed Srinagar-Jammu highway.  Original post: Natural Disasters List June 11, 2013

M 4.4 moderate earthquake hits Athens, Greece today, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre reported. According to the EMSC, the quake's epicenter was located 4 km SE of Pikérmi and 24 km E of Athens. It was 10 km deep. The 1999 Athens earthquake of magnitude 6.0 claimed lives of at least 143 people. 01:56 UTC (local time  04:56:54.0 2013-06-04 @ epicenter) Epicenter Location 4 km SE of Pikérmi, Greece 24 km E of Athens, Greece Original post: Natural Disasters List June 4, 2013

A ship sank in a storm off the southern coast of Crete, Greece today. Three crew members were rescued immediately, but one man is still reported to be missing. Ship was traveling to Chrysi, an uninhabited Greek Island located 15 km south of Crete. Original post: Natural Disasters List April 8, 2013

This list contains all major natural disasters in Greece in 2013 with detail report. Click for most recent natural disasters in Greece August 2013 August 7: Greece earthquake today causes damage Earthquake has collapsed chimneys and cracked walls in Amfikleia. August 5: Wildfire near Athens, Greece Wildfire near Athens, Greece has burned at least two houses. June 2013 June16: Greece earthquake today M 5.8 moderate earthquake shakes Greece today, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. April 2013 April 8: Ship sinks in stormy sea off Greece A ship sank in a storm off the southern coast of Crete, Greece today. February 2013 Fe bruary 22: Floods in Athens, Greece Floods in Athens have killed one.

This list contains all major natural disasters in Greece in 2012 with detail report. Click for most recent natural disasters in Greece December 2012 December 30: Flooding in central Greece One person reported to be killed in rainstorm in Vathylakos of Karditsa in central Greece. December 1: Flooding in Greek region Three tornadoes hit the island of Zakynthos (Ionian Sea) . November 2012 November 24: Number of earthquakes in Dodecanese Islands, Greece  In last 48 hours, there have been a number of earthquakes in Dodecanese Islands, Greece most of them WNW of Rodos Island. August 2012 August 19: Wildfire in Island of Chios, Greece Several people evacuated due to wildfire on the island of Chios. August 9: Wildfire in Greece Three hotels in Kardamena resort on the Greek island of Kos in the Aegean Sea were evacuated due to Wildfire. June 2012 July 18: Massive wildfire in Greece A state of emergency declared due to wildfires in Southwest of Greece. June 17: Wildfire

Disaster Report: In last 48 hours, there have been a number of earthquakes in Dodecanese Islands, Greece most of them WNW of Rodos Island. Want to submit a News tip or story idea? Click here Keep this page open or visit later to get update report. Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail Report Original Post: Moderate Earthquake Shakes Patrai, Greece Wildfires in Southwest of Greece: Emergency declared! Greek natural hazards list Did you feel this earthquake? - Click to share your experiences In last 48 hours, there have been a number of earthquakes in Dodecanese Islands, Greece most of them WNW of Rodos Island. Below is the revised locations of earthquakes in Greece during the last 48 hours by Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens. Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens has recorded more than 100 earthquakes (not more than 4.5) within 48 hours (as of 2012/11/25; 03:00 UTC). Following EMSC, more than 25 earthquakes have