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Natural disasters and extreme weather in Ioannina

Overview

The Ioannina and Epirus regions of Greece have experienced a series of natural disasters and extreme weather events. In late July 2026, a magnitude-4.5 earthquake struck near Ioannina, centered approximately 9 km west-northwest of the Aspraggeli hills at a depth of 5 km. This tremor was felt across the Epirus region and parts of Albania.

Simultaneously, Greece faced widespread agro-forest fires, with 25 separate incidents reported in a 24-hour period. While many were brought under control, active fronts remained in areas such as Aspropyrgos and on the island of Evia.

By mid-August 2026, the region faced further instability as severe storms, heavy rainfall, and hail struck Ioannina. These weather conditions resulted in flash flooding, particularly in the Voyiannou – Gennimata area and the eastern part of the Ioannina basin, causing significant water accumulation on roads.

Entities

Ioannina · Aspropyrgos · Greek Fire Service · Epirus · Geodynamic Institute of Greece

Timeline

  1. 26 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Ioannina hit by severe storms and flash flooding

    Severe storms, heavy rain, and hail caused flash flooding in Ioannina and the Epirus region of Greece, particularly affecting the Voyiannou – Gennimata area.

  2. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 70 sources
    Ioannina earthquake shakes Greek region as dozens of forest fires rage

    A 4.5‑magnitude quake near Ioannina rattled north‑western Greece and Albania, while 25 forest fires, including a rapid response in Aspropyrgos, burned across the country.

Sources

larissanet.gr · real.gr