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M1.4 Depth: 36.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-05 00:21:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 5, 2026 at 00:21 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Greece (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 36 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 88 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
36.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-05 00:21:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Greece
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.82751, 23.03421
Temperature
27.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 36 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 36 km
Shallow
36 km
36 km — deeper than the regional average (15 km)
Regional average: 15 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: 247 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 369 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 425 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 433 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 493 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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