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M1.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Melies, Central Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-09 23:15:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 9, 2026 at 23:15 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Melies, Central Greece (Greece). 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 event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 46 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-09 23:15:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Central Greece
City
Melies
County
Euboea Regional Unit
Village
Melies
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.93650, 23.24331
Temperature
21.4°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
10 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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: 147 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 270 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 333 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 339 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 432 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 459 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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