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M2.0 Depth: 12.9 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-01 05:48:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 1, 2026 at 05:48 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Greece (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 40 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
12.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-01 05:48:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Greece
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.30613, 23.66701
Temperature
26.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.9 km
Shallow
12.9 km
12.9 km — close to the regional average (15 km)
Regional average: 15 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: 190 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 298 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 348 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 357 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 427 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 430 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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