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M4.3 Depth: 6.9 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 09:04:09 UTC Local time: —
M4.3 earthquake near Greece on Jul 18, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.3 Earthquake near Greece (Greece) · 2026-07-18 09:04:09 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Greece (Greece) on July 18, 2026 at 09:04 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by AFAD. Greece: 77 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
6.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 09:04:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Greece
Source
afad
Coordinates
34.88317, 25.89617
Temperature
31.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.9 km
Shallow
6.9 km
6.9 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

  • Santorini
    Distance: 175 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 186 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 221 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 241 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 381 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 473 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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