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M1.8 Depth: 16.2 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-09 12:02:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 9, 2026 at 12:02 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Greece (Greece). With a focal depth of about 16 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 EMSC. Greece: 72 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
16.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-09 12:02:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Greece
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.45800, 25.79840
Temperature
31.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.2 km
Shallow
16.2 km
16.2 km — close to the regional average (14.8 km)
Regional average: 14.8 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: 255 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Methana
    Distance: 296 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 327 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 329 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 340 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 341 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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