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M1.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Akropotamos, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-28 01:29:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 28, 2026 at 01:29 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Akropotamos, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace (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 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.

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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

  • Methana
    Distance: 356 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 454 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 454 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 489 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 500 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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