M1.5 Depth: 15.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Kalybia, Central Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-16 00:26:42 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 16, 2026 at 00:26 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Kalybia, Central Greece (Greece). With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 111 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 00:26:42 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Village
Kalybia
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.75748, 23.46542
Temperature
23.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 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

  • Methana
    Distance: 127 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 244 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 305 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 312 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 404 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 439 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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