M1.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Panaghia, South Aegean (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-31 13:17:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 31, 2026 at 13:17 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Panaghia, South Aegean (Greece). With a focal depth of about 5 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: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-31 13:17:33 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

South Aegean

City

Panaghia

County

Naxos Regional Unit

Village

Panaghia

Source

noa

Coordinates

36.82530, 25.48728

Temperature

28.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than the regional average (14.6 km)

Regional average: 14.6 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: 48 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 94 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 151 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 210 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 331 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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