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Greece · South Aegean

M1.6 Earthquake near Municipality of Amorgos, South Aegean (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 18:18:32 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
10.0 km
Source
NOA

South Aegean · Municipality of Amorgos

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Municipality of Amorgos, South Aegean (Greece) on August 19, 2026 at 18:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 68 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

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 (14.6 km)
Regional average: 14.6 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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  • Santorini
    Distance: 59 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 242 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 307 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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