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M2.0 Depth: 14.5 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Vroutsis, South Aegean (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-12 12:32:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Vroutsis, South Aegean (Greece) on July 12, 2026 at 12:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 94 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
14.5 km
UTC time
2026-07-12 12:32:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
South Aegean
City
Vroutsis
County
Naxos Regional Unit
Village
Vroutsis
Source
noa
Coordinates
36.82003, 25.80573
Temperature
24.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.5 km
Shallow
14.5 km
14.5 km — close to the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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

  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 44 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 59 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 123 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 236 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 309 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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