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M1.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Municipal Unit of Kleitoria, Western Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-01 18:43:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Municipal Unit of Kleitoria, Western Greece (Greece) on July 1, 2026 at 18:43 UTC. 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 139 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

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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 (15.6 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.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 114 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 247 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 337 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 338 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 472 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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