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M2.8 Depth: 28.3 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Amaliada Municipal Unit, Western Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-01 04:21:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 1, 2026 at 04:21 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Amaliada Municipal Unit, Western Greece (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 28 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 EMSC. Greece: 41 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28.3 km
Shallow
28.3 km
28.3 km — deeper 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: 182 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 305 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 397 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 399 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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