M1.6 Depth: 24.4 km

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

UTC time: 2026-08-14 18:56:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 14, 2026 at 18:56 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Limne, Central Greece (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 57 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

24.4 km

UTC time

2026-08-14 18:56:57 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Central Greece

City

Limne

County

Euboea Regional Unit

Village

Limne

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.77708, 23.32645

Temperature

26.9°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

24.4 km

24.4 km — deeper than the regional average (14.8 km)

Regional average: 14.8 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: 129 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 251 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 314 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 321 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 416 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 451 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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