M1.6 Depth: 5.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-12 08:42:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 12, 2026 at 08:42 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Spathari, Central Greece (Greece). With a focal depth of about 5 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: 95 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-12 08:42:05 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Central Greece

City

Spathari

County

Euboea Regional Unit

Village

Spathari

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.75752, 23.41358

Temperature

26.1°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

Volcanoes nearby

Methana

Distance: 127 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 246 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 308 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 315 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 408 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 444 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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