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M4.9 Depth: 16.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Karpathos-Kasos Regional Unit, South Aegean (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-24 08:25:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Karpathos-Kasos Regional Unit, South Aegean (Greece) on June 24, 2026 at 08:25 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 26 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 km
16 km — close to the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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

Estimated impact

4 Felt reports · max reported intensity 5.3

Tectonic context

Located on the Aegean Sea Plate.
Near the boundary Aegean Sea ↔ Africa · about 85 km away

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Santorini
    Distance: 199 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 201 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 289 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 380 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Methana
    Distance: 427 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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