This is a list of active and extinct volcanoes in Greece. Siebert L, Simkin T (2002–present). Volcanoes of the World: an Illustrated Catalog of Holocene Volcanoes and their Eruptions. Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program Digital Information Series, GVP-3 (http://www.volcano.si.edu). Schwandner, F.M. (1998).

3 days ago · Sousaki (Corinthia) – More of a geothermally active area rather than a true volcano, but still part of Greece’s volcanic arc. “The most potentially active areas are the broader volcanic centers of Santorini and Nisyros. Methana has lower volcanic potential, but it is located just 40 km from the metropolitan center of Athens,” he adds.

Santorini volcano (Greece): earthquake swarm southwest off the island An earthquake swarm has been occurring near the island since this morning. So far, 16 quakes of magnitudes between 2 and 3.9 and at depths ranging between about 30-6 km have been detected. ...

Feb 3, 2025 · There are two volcanoes in the area: Nea Kameni, an islet within Santorini’s caldera; and Kolumbo, a submarine volcano about 8 kilometers (5 miles) northeast of Santorini. Last week, Greece’s Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Ministry announced that sensors had picked up “mild seismic-volcanic activity” inside the caldera.

4 days ago · Erupting Volcano on the island of Santorini in 1866. The horseshoe shape of the island was created during a cataclysmic eruption 1500 BC. The ancient eruption may have created a tidal wave which ...

A list of the five best known and active volcanoes in Greece you must visit on your next trip, including the bet known volcanoes of Santorini and Nisyros.

The following list shows all active or dormant volcanoes in Greece. Volcanoes that are already extinct are no longer listed. Even extinct volcanoes can theoretically erupt again, but the probability is considered too low after often several million years.

Chronological listing of known Holocene eruptions (confirmed or uncertain) from volcanoes in Greece. Bolded eruptions indicate continuing activity. Greece has 7 Pleistocene volcanoes. Note that as a scientific organization we provide these listings for informational purposes only, with no international legal or policy implications.

The most important active volcanoes in Greece are situated on Santorini island (Thera), Nisyros island, Methana, and Milos island, receiving thousands of visitors every year. In fact, volcanic hiking tours have been developed for people with a special interest in volcanoes.

The volcanic arc has been active for the past 4.7 million years. However, today only the volcanoes of Methana, Santorini, Kolumbo and Nisyros remain active but are in a dormant state according to scientists.