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M2.4 Depth: 58.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Regional Unit of Islands, Attica (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-27 19:29:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Regional Unit of Islands, Attica (Greece) on August 27, 2026 at 19:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 58 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 NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 66 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 58 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 58 km
Shallow
58 km
58 km — deeper 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.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Milos
    Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 156 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 225 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 234 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 383 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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