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M2.3 Depth: 130.6 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-30 02:35:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Greece (Greece) on August 30, 2026 at 02:35 UTC. At around 131 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
130.6 km
UTC time
2026-08-30 02:35:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Greece
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.55990, 26.76050
Temperature
24.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 130.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 130.6 km
Intermediate
130.6 km
130.6 km — deeper than the regional average (14.6 km)
Regional average: 14.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Nisyros
    Distance: 35 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 114 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 123 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 208 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 273 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Methana
    Distance: 326 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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