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M1.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Vathy, Attica (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-07 22:58:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 7, 2026 at 22:58 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Vathy, Attica (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 79 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-07 22:58:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Attica
City
Vathy
County
Regional Unit of Islands
Village
Vathy
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.78550, 23.47690
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (14.9 km)
Regional average: 14.9 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: 22 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 148 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 226 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 229 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 352 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 449 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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