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M4.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Rhodes Regional Unit, South Aegean (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-29 12:32:54 UTC Local time: —
M4.4 earthquake near Rhodes Regional Unit on Aug 29, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.4 Earthquake near Rhodes Regional Unit, South Aegean (Greece) · 2026-08-29 12:32:54 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Rhodes Regional Unit, South Aegean (Greece) on August 29, 2026 at 12:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by Seismological Survey of Serbia and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 67 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

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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 (14.6 km)
Regional average: 14.6 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

  • Nisyros
    Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 205 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 209 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 300 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 305 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Methana
    Distance: 428 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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