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M1.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Municipal Unit of Iera Poli Messologhiou, Western Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-01 06:12:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 1, 2026 at 06:12 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Municipal Unit of Iera Poli Messologhiou, Western Greece (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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: 42 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.

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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 (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.

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  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 417 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 418 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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