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M2.8 Depth: 7.9 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-02 20:24:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 2, 2026 at 20:24 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Greece (Greece). With a focal depth of about 8 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 69 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
7.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-02 20:24:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Greece
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.74420, 26.06020
Temperature
24.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.9 km
Shallow
7.9 km
7.9 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

  • Kula
    Distance: 214 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 252 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 258 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 267 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 268 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 269 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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