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M1.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-24 19:40:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 24, 2026 at 19:40 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Greece (Greece). With a focal depth of about 5 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 64 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-24 19:40:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Greece
Source
noa
Coordinates
36.57336, 25.43660
Temperature
22.1°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 (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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

  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 7 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 19 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 90 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 153 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 220 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 352 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
654
Country (24h)
Greece
64
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