M2.3 Depth: 10.5 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Lindos, South Aegean (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-09 23:40:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Lindos, South Aegean (Greece) on August 9, 2026 at 23:40 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 56 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.3

Depth

10.5 km

UTC time

2026-08-09 23:40:49 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

South Aegean

City

Lindos

County

Rhodes Regional Unit

Source

emsc

Coordinates

36.08870, 28.09830

Temperature

26.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10.5 km

10.5 km — shallower than the regional average (14.8 km)

Regional average: 14.8 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

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Distance: 239 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 245 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 280 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
Milos

Distance: 334 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Methana

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