M1.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Xylokeratidi, South Aegean (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-09 17:14:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Xylokeratidi, South Aegean (Greece) on July 9, 2026 at 17:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 49 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-09 17:14:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

South Aegean

City

Xylokeratidi

County

Naxos Regional Unit

Village

Xylokeratidi

Source

noa

Coordinates

36.86187, 25.86946

Temperature

23.5°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)

Regional average: 15.4 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

Kolumbo

Distance: 51 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 66 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 240 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 301 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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