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M2.5 Depth: 13.6 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-09-01 01:39:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Greece (Greece) on September 1, 2026 at 01:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 57 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
13.6 km
UTC time
2026-09-01 01:39:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Greece
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.63390, 24.72240
Temperature
26.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.6 km
Shallow
13.6 km
13.6 km — close to 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

  • Methana
    Distance: 166 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 217 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 244 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 255 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 312 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 330 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
610
Country (24h)
Greece
57
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