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M2.0 Earthquake near Municipal Unit of Makryneia, Western Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 23:50:25 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
86.7 km
Source
NOA

Western Greece · Municipal Unit of Makryneia

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About this earthquake

On August 14, 2026 at 23:50 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Municipal Unit of Makryneia, Western Greece (Greece). At around 87 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 59 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 86.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 86.7 km
Intermediate
86.7 km
86.7 km — deeper than the regional average (14.6 km)
Regional average: 14.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 189 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 329 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 415 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 417 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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