M1.3 Depth: 9.3 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Prokopi, Central Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 23:07:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 16, 2026 at 23:07 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Prokopi, Central Greece (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 55 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.3

Depth

9.3 km

UTC time

2026-07-16 23:07:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Central Greece

City

Prokopi

County

Euboea Regional Unit

Village

Prokopi

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.72536, 23.52872

Temperature

26.3°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

9.3 km

9.3 km — shallower 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

Volcanoes nearby

Methana

Distance: 124 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 239 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 299 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 306 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 398 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 434 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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