M1.8 Depth: 17.8 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Troupi, Central Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-05 08:03:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 5, 2026 at 08:03 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Troupi, Central Greece (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 83 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

17.8 km

UTC time

2026-08-05 08:03:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Central Greece

City

Troupi

County

Euboea Regional Unit

Village

Troupi

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.70987, 23.40225

Temperature

32.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

17.8 km

17.8 km — close to the regional average (14.9 km)

Regional average: 14.9 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: 121 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 241 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 304 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 311 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 406 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 445 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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