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M1.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-23 20:40:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 23, 2026 at 20:40 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Greece (Greece). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 66 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-23 20:40:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Greece
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.56220, 24.17425
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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

  • Methana
    Distance: 335 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 430 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 433 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 463 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 474 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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