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M2.2 Depth: 15.4 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-28 12:16:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Greece (Greece) on August 28, 2026 at 12:16 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 69 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
15.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-28 12:16:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Greece
Source
noa
Coordinates
35.68909, 26.67297
Temperature
27.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.4 km
Shallow
15.4 km
15.4 km — close to 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: 109 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 140 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 142 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 230 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 361 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Methana
    Distance: 367 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
560
Country (24h)
Greece
69
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