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M1.7 Depth: 10.4 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Stypsi, Northern Aegean (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-26 21:56:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Stypsi, Northern Aegean (Greece) on June 26, 2026 at 21:56 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 EMSC. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
10.4 km
UTC time
2026-06-26 21:56:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Northern Aegean
City
Stypsi
County
Lesbos Regional Unit
Village
Stypsi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.31310, 26.22600
Temperature
23.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.4 km
Shallow
10.4 km
10.4 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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

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  • Methana
    Distance: 315 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 317 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 330 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 332 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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