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M1.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Stephaniada, Thessaly (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-02 23:56:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 2, 2026 at 23:56 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Stephaniada, Thessaly (Greece). With a focal depth of about 10 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 87 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-02 23:56:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Thessaly
City
Stephaniada
County
Karditsa Regional Unit
Village
Stephaniada
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.23887, 21.51090
Temperature
18.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower 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: 240 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 382 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 461 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 464 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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