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M1.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Theopetra, Thessaly (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 01:12:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Theopetra, Thessaly (Greece) on July 27, 2026 at 01:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 74 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-27 01:12:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Thessaly
City
Theopetra
County
Trikala Regional Unit
Village
Theopetra
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.65505, 21.69774
Temperature
18.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.1 km)
Regional average: 15.1 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 267 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 407 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 480 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 485 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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