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M1.0 Depth: 17.0 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Mygdonia Municipal Unit, Central Macedonia (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-01 06:28:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Mygdonia Municipal Unit, Central Macedonia (Greece) on August 1, 2026 at 06:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 42 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 km
17 km — close to the regional average (15 km)
Regional average: 15 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

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  • Methana
    Distance: 355 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 473 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

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