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M2.2 Depth: 154.8 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-21 21:03:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Greece (Greece) on August 21, 2026 at 21:03 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 155 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 49 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
154.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-21 21:03:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Greece
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.05845, 24.31030
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 154.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 154.8 km
Intermediate
154.8 km
154.8 km — deeper than the regional average (14.7 km)
Regional average: 14.7 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 181 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 263 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 300 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 310 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 369 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 371 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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