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M2.3 Depth: 42.3 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 12:21:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Greece (Greece) on August 15, 2026 at 12:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 42 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 58 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
42.3 km
UTC time
2026-08-15 12:21:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Greece
Source
noa
Coordinates
36.29726, 23.61924
Temperature
25.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 42.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 42.3 km
Shallow
42.3 km
42.3 km — deeper than the regional average (14.8 km)
Regional average: 14.8 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

  • Milos
    Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 149 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 160 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 169 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 318 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
854
Country (24h)
Greece
58
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