M1.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Troupi, Central Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 02:34:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 8, 2026 at 02:34 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Troupi, Central Greece (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 61 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-08 02:34:50 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Central Greece

City

Troupi

County

Euboea Regional Unit

Village

Troupi

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.71388, 23.43189

Temperature

22.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)

Regional average: 15.4 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: 122 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 241 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 303 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 310 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 404 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 442 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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