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Greece · Eastern Macedonia and Thrace

M1.5 Earthquake near Drama, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-10-28 22:26:08 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
5.0 km
Source
NOA

Eastern Macedonia and Thrace · Drama

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Drama, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace (Greece) on October 28, 2026 at 22:26 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: 64 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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 (14.3 km)
Regional average: 14.3 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: 413 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 478 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 4,778 Catalogue entries

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