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M2.0 Depth: 6.5 km

M2.0 Earthquake near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE

UTC time: 2026-08-13 07:07:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 13, 2026 at 07:07 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
6.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 07:07:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.90980, 26.50630
Temperature
26.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.5 km
Shallow
6.5 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: 158 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 179 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 191 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Santorini
    Distance: 194 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 227 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 281 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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