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M1.3 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Prokopi, Central Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-06 23:20:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 6, 2026 at 23:20 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Prokopi, Central Greece (Greece). 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 69 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-06 23:20:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Central Greece
City
Prokopi
County
Euboea Regional Unit
Village
Prokopi
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.72348, 23.50487
Temperature
25.8°C

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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 (14.9 km)
Regional average: 14.9 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: 124 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 240 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 300 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 307 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 399 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 436 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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