M1.4 Depth: 6.4 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Lindos, South Aegean (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-10 20:57:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 10, 2026 at 20:57 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Lindos, South Aegean (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 79 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

6.4 km

UTC time

2026-08-10 20:57:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

South Aegean

City

Lindos

County

Rhodes Regional Unit

Source

emsc

Coordinates

36.13120, 28.14120

Temperature

27.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

6.4 km

6.4 km — shallower 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

Nisyros

Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 242 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 248 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 274 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
Milos

Distance: 337 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 458 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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