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M1.8 Depth: 13.1 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-02 20:32:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Greece (Greece) on July 2, 2026 at 20:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 116 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
13.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-02 20:32:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Greece
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.22180, 25.36070
Temperature
24.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.1 km
Shallow
13.1 km
13.1 km — close to the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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

  • Kula
    Distance: 327 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Methana
    Distance: 338 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 400 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 411 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 425 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 433 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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