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M1.9 Depth: 9.8 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-30 02:54:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 30, 2026 at 02:54 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Greece (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
9.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-30 02:54:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Greece
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.31450, 25.58270
Temperature
23.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.8 km
Shallow
9.8 km
9.8 km — shallower than the regional average (14.6 km)
Regional average: 14.6 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: 267 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Methana
    Distance: 272 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 308 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 310 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 324 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 333 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
566
Country (24h)
Greece
65
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