M1.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Kalybia, Central Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-07 07:51:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Kalybia, Central Greece (Greece) on August 7, 2026 at 07:51 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 NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 69 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-07 07:51:53 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Central Greece

City

Kalybia

County

Euboea Regional Unit

Village

Kalybia

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.76366, 23.46611

Temperature

27.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (14.9 km)

Regional average: 14.9 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: 128 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
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Kolumbo

Distance: 306 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 313 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 405 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

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