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M1.5 Depth: 13.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Chidira, Northern Aegean (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-23 01:32:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Chidira, Northern Aegean (Greece) on June 23, 2026 at 01:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 74 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-23 01:32:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Northern Aegean
City
Chidira
County
Lesbos Regional Unit
Village
Chidira
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.19600, 26.02860
Temperature
22.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 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

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    Distance: 301 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 306 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
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  • Santorini
    Distance: 315 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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