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M0.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M0.5 Earthquake near Municipal Unit of Desfina, Central Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 21:19:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2026 at 21:19 UTC, a magnitude M0.5 earthquake occurred near Municipal Unit of Desfina, Central Greece (Greece). With a focal depth of about 5 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 event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (14.7 km)
Regional average: 14.7 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: 109 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 251 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 332 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 335 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 454 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

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