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M1.4 Depth: 23.6 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Regional Unit of Islands, Attica (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-16 08:01:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 16, 2026 at 08:01 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Regional Unit of Islands, Attica (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 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 NOA. Greece: 100 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23.6 km
Shallow
23.6 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

  • Milos
    Distance: 131 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 171 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 201 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 211 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 360 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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