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M0.9 Depth: 12.4 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Municipal Unit of Iraia, Peloponnese Region (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-13 20:12:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Municipal Unit of Iraia, Peloponnese Region (Greece) on August 13, 2026 at 20:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 56 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.4 km
Shallow
12.4 km
12.4 km — close to 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

  • Methana
    Distance: 128 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 249 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 341 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 343 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 482 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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