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M2.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Arkesini, South Aegean (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-24 02:17:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 24, 2026 at 02:17 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Arkesini, South Aegean (Greece). 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 event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 66 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-24 02:17:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
South Aegean
City
Arkesini
County
Naxos Regional Unit
Village
Arkesini
Source
noa
Coordinates
36.75231, 25.79671
Temperature
25.3°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 (14.6 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

  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 38 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 53 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 123 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 239 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 314 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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