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M1.5 Depth: 28.2 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-16 20:04:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Greece (Greece) on June 16, 2026 at 20:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 28 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 84 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
28.2 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 20:04:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Greece
Source
noa
Coordinates
35.76874, 25.62836
Temperature
22.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28.2 km
Shallow
28.2 km
28.2 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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

  • Santorini
    Distance: 74 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 85 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 165 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 290 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 404 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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