M2.1 Depth: 26.9 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Chora, South Aegean (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 12:56:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Chora, South Aegean (Greece) on July 18, 2026 at 12:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 27 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 74 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

26.9 km

UTC time

2026-07-18 12:56:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

South Aegean

City

Chora

County

Thira Regional Unit

Source

noa

Coordinates

36.76487, 25.24706

Temperature

28.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

26.9 km

26.9 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

Volcanoes nearby

Kolumbo

Distance: 34 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 42 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 171 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 194 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 352 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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