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M1.7 Depth: 9.7 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-17 07:27:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Greece (Greece) on June 17, 2026 at 07:27 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 NOA. Greece: 54 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
9.7 km
UTC time
2026-06-17 07:27:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Greece
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.48557, 24.37363
Temperature
23.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.7 km
Shallow
9.7 km
9.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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: 133 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 199 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 239 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 248 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 323 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 361 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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