Magnitude
M1.3
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- NOA
Eastern Macedonia and Thrace · Sidironero Municipal Unit
Country overviewGreece · Eastern Macedonia and Thrace
M1.3 Earthquake near Sidironero Municipal Unit, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace (Greece)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Sidironero Municipal Unit, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace (Greece) on August 16, 2026 at 22:06 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 69 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.
Details
ID
04ab2e93cff036a4cd40998af0e3f3529f9b62b2
Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 22:06:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
County
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.36907,
24.28052
Temperature
10.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (14.6 km)
Regional average: 14.6 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
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Methana
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Kula
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
488
Country (24h)
Greece
69