This page summarizes earthquakes in Chania Regional Unit (Greece). The most recently recorded event was a magnitude M1.3 earthquake near Perivolia on 2026-08-03 04:53:12 UTC. All event lists and map markers are limited to the last 30 days.
Chania, also spelled Hania, is one of the four regional units of Crete; it covers the westernmost quarter of the island. Its capital is the city of Chania. Chania borders only one other regional unit: that of Rethymno to the east.
In 2026, Chania Regional Unit recorded 47 earthquakes within Greece. The average magnitude was M3.20. The strongest event reached M5.4.
By event count in 2026, this region ranks #34 within Greece.
Considering the strongest recorded event in 2026, Chania Regional Unit is among the Top 5 strongest regions in Greece (rank #2 by max magnitude).
Located on the Aegean Sea Plate.
