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M1.8 Depth: 5.7 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-03 15:26:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 3, 2026 at 15:26 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Greece (Greece). With a focal depth of about 6 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 97 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
5.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-03 15:26:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Greece
Source
noa
Coordinates
34.83486, 24.93877
Temperature
31.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.7 km
Shallow
5.7 km
5.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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

  • Santorini
    Distance: 179 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 194 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 212 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 279 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 341 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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