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M1.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-02 22:05:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Greece (Greece) on July 2, 2026 at 22:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 116 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-02 22:05:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Greece
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.31860, 25.44249
Temperature
23.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower 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

  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 200 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 201 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 201 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 213 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 245 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 270 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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