M1.8 Depth: 8.2 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Troupi, Central Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 06:25:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Troupi, Central Greece (Greece) on August 3, 2026 at 06:25 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 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: 105 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

8.2 km

UTC time

2026-08-03 06:25:57 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Central Greece

City

Troupi

County

Euboea Regional Unit

Village

Troupi

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.71934, 23.39493

Temperature

27.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8.2 km

8.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15 km)

Regional average: 15 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: 123 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 243 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 306 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 312 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 407 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 445 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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