M1.3 Depth: 34.4 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Municipal Unit of Anaktorio, Western Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 13:56:20 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Municipal Unit of Anaktorio, Western Greece (Greece) on July 8, 2026 at 13:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 34 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 71 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 34.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 34.4 km
Shallow
34.4 km
34.4 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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

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