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M1.8 Earthquake near Daphnoussa, Central Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-12 11:45:00 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Daphnoussa, Central Greece (Greece) on July 12, 2026 at 11:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 84 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

ID
169e8ba9db25ca46d4d8391ad6fc24445f0b0c89
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-12 11:45:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Central Greece
City
Daphnoussa
County
Euboea Regional Unit
Village
Daphnoussa
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.70417, 23.46800
Temperature
34.9°C

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: 121 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 239 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 300 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 307 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 401 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 439 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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Context for this earthquake

08 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 364 Catalogue entries

Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.

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