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M1.6 Earthquake near Autonomous Monastic State of the Holy Mountain (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-04 02:56:54 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
5.0 km
Source
NOA

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Autonomous Monastic State of the Holy Mountain (Greece) on July 4, 2026 at 02:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 72 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
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.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 308 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 403 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 424 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 438 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 449 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 491 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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Context for this earthquake

09 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 4,998 Catalogue entries

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