M1.8 Depth: 16.6 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Eresos, Northern Aegean (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-07 04:01:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Eresos, Northern Aegean (Greece) on July 7, 2026 at 04:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 97 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

16.6 km

UTC time

2026-07-07 04:01:27 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Northern Aegean

City

Eresos

County

Lesbos Regional Unit

Village

Eresos

Source

emsc

Coordinates

39.15560, 25.96430

Temperature

24.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

16.6 km

16.6 km — close to 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

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