M1.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Pharakla, Central Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 05:11:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Pharakla, Central Greece (Greece) on July 16, 2026 at 05:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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 72 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-16 05:11:36 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Central Greece

City

Pharakla

County

Euboea Regional Unit

Village

Pharakla

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.80471, 23.39509

Temperature

26.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)

Regional average: 15.3 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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Kolumbo

Distance: 313 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 320 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

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Kula

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