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M2.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Southern Greece

UTC time: 2026-08-20 04:30:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Southern Greece on August 20, 2026 at 04:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 04:30:43 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
36.54480, 21.34438
Temperature
27.4°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
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: 213 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 277 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 363 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 370 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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