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M1.6 Depth: 1.8 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Kalathos, South Aegean (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-11 02:54:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 11, 2026 at 02:54 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Kalathos, South Aegean (Greece). With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 66 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
1.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-11 02:54:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
South Aegean
City
Kalathos
County
Rhodes Regional Unit
Village
Kalathos
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.11470, 28.09350
Temperature
25.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.8 km
Shallow
1.8 km
1.8 km — shallower than the regional average (14.8 km)
Regional average: 14.8 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

  • Nisyros
    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 238 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 244 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 277 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Milos
    Distance: 333 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 455 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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