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M1.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Palaiochori, Western Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 09:25:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Palaiochori, Western Greece (Greece) on August 12, 2026 at 09:25 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 56 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 09:25:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Western Greece
City
Palaiochori
County
Elis Regional Unit
Village
Palaiochori
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.78469, 21.25624
Temperature
34.0°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 (14.8 km)
Regional average: 14.8 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: 184 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 306 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 398 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 400 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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