M2.6 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Troupi, Central Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-23 12:35:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 23, 2026 at 12:35 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Troupi, Central Greece (Greece). With a focal depth of about 15 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 EMSC. Greece: 56 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

15.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-23 12:35:19 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Central Greece

City

Troupi

County

Euboea Regional Unit

Village

Troupi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.69710, 23.42240

Temperature

31.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15 km

15 km — close to 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: 120 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 240 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 302 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 309 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 404 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 443 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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