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M1.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-23 19:06:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Greece (Greece) on August 23, 2026 at 19:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 66 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-23 19:06:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Greece
Source
noa
Coordinates
35.89292, 23.94362
Temperature
27.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (14.6 km)
Regional average: 14.6 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: 100 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 142 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 155 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 199 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 298 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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