M1.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Kamaritsa, Central Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-27 23:00:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 27, 2026 at 23:00 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Kamaritsa, Central Greece (Greece). 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 67 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude

M1.2

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-27 23:00:55 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Central Greece

City

Kamaritsa

County

Euboea Regional Unit

Village

Kamaritsa

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.61062, 23.56931

Temperature

25.4°C

Map

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

Methana

Distance: 112 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 226 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 287 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 294 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 388 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 430 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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