M2.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Dafia, Northern Aegean (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 08:30:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Dafia, Northern Aegean (Greece) on July 18, 2026 at 08:30 UTC. 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: 77 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-18 08:30:11 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Northern Aegean

City

Dafia

County

Lesbos Regional Unit

Village

Dafia

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.27445, 26.19663

Temperature

28.1°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)

Regional average: 15.3 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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