M2.0 Depth: 22.6 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Asmenio, Central Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-26 19:43:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 26, 2026 at 19:43 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Asmenio, Central Greece (Greece). With a focal depth of about 23 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 66 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

22.6 km

UTC time

2026-08-26 19:43:05 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Central Greece

City

Asmenio

County

Euboea Regional Unit

Village

Asmenio

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.00327, 23.17307

Temperature

25.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

22.6 km

22.6 km — deeper 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

Methana

Distance: 155 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 279 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 342 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 349 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 441 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 466 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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