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M4.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Municipality of Chalki, South Aegean (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-29 12:32:53 UTC Local time: —
M4.1 earthquake near Municipality of Chalki on Aug 29, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.1 Earthquake near Municipality of Chalki, South Aegean (Greece) · 2026-08-29 12:32:53 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Municipality of Chalki, South Aegean (Greece) on August 29, 2026 at 12:32 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 magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 67 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.

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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 (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.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Nisyros
    Distance: 57 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 193 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 199 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 273 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Milos
    Distance: 288 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 410 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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