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M2.4 Depth: 5.2 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-25 06:50:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Greece (Greece) on August 25, 2026 at 06:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 66 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
5.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-25 06:50:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Greece
Source
noa
Coordinates
35.46949, 26.68625
Temperature
26.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.2 km
Shallow
5.2 km
5.2 km — shallower than the regional average (14.6 km)
Regional average: 14.6 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

  • Nisyros
    Distance: 131 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 156 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 160 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 244 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 382 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Methana
    Distance: 383 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
544
Country (24h)
Greece
66
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