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M0.9 Depth: 5.0 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Kourtesi, Western Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-26 00:33:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Kourtesi, Western Greece (Greece) on July 26, 2026 at 00:33 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 90 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-26 00:33:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Western Greece
City
Kourtesi
County
Elis Regional Unit
Village
Kourtesi
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.00061, 21.31967
Temperature
18.4°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 (15.1 km)
Regional average: 15.1 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: 182 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 311 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 402 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 403 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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