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M2.2 Depth: 73.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 17:04:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 18, 2026 at 17:04 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Greece (Greece). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 73 km. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 70 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
73.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 17:04:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Greece
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.22000, 24.76000
Temperature
26.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 73 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 73 km
Intermediate
73 km
73 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Milos
    Distance: 61 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 61 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 73 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 201 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 218 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 423 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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