Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- NOA
Central Macedonia · Amaranta
Country overviewGreece · Central Macedonia
M1.5 Earthquake near Amaranta, Central Macedonia (Greece)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Amaranta, Central Macedonia (Greece) on September 7, 2026 at 00:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 55 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.
Details
ID
c86be20d092e59b65e2b44cdfa1ef20b3be664b7
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-07 00:52:58 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Amaranta
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.19382,
22.82019
Temperature
20.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (14.6 km)
Regional average: 14.6 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
Volcanoes nearby
Central Macedonia
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 35 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
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