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M0.9 Depth: 5.0 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Lygia, Western Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-22 00:43:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 22, 2026 at 00:43 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near Lygia, Western Greece (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 60 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-22 00:43:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Western Greece
City
Lygia
County
Elis Regional Unit
Village
Lygia
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.85980, 21.15012
Temperature
27.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (14.7 km)
Regional average: 14.7 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

  • Methana
    Distance: 194 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 318 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 410 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 411 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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