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M4.0 Earthquake near Troupi, Central Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-09-19 09:56:01 UTC Local time: —
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M4.0 Earthquake near Troupi, Central Greece (Greece) · 2026-09-19 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M4.0 Earthquake near Troupi, Central Greece (Greece) · 2026-09-19 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On September 19, 2026 at 09:56 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Troupi, Central Greece (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 60 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

ID
06b4215f0c444353aed69b6367f80eb950553e93
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-19 09:56:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Central Greece
City
Troupi
County
Euboea Regional Unit
Village
Troupi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.71790, 23.42430
Temperature
28.3°C

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 (14.4 km)
Regional average: 14.4 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: 122 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 242 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 304 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 310 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 405 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 443 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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Context for this earthquake

19 Sep 2025 – 19 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 55 Catalogue entries

Of 54 other entries for this area and period, 7 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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