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M1.8 Depth: 8.5 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Elis Regional Unit, Western Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 06:04:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Elis Regional Unit, Western Greece (Greece) on August 3, 2026 at 06:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 103 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.5 km
Shallow
8.5 km
8.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15 km)
Regional average: 15 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: 190 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 311 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 403 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 405 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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