M2.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Prokopi, Central Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 00:02:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Prokopi, Central Greece (Greece) on August 15, 2026 at 00:02 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: 48 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-15 00:02:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Central Greece

City

Prokopi

County

Euboea Regional Unit

Village

Prokopi

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.73688, 23.47198

Temperature

23.9°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

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

Volcanoes nearby

Methana

Distance: 125 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 242 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: 403 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 439 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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