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M0.9 Depth: 32.1 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Municipal Unit of Amfissa, Central Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 08:47:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 18, 2026 at 08:47 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near Municipal Unit of Amfissa, Central Greece (Greece). With a focal depth of about 32 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: 76 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32.1 km
Shallow
32.1 km
32.1 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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

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    Distance: 350 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
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    Distance: 353 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
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    Distance: 472 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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