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M1.4 Earthquake near Municipal Unit of Sperchiada, Central Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 03:58:17 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
30.8 km
Source
NOA

Central Greece · Municipal Unit of Sperchiada

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About this earthquake

On July 16, 2026 at 03:58 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Municipal Unit of Sperchiada, Central Greece (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 31 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: 67 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30.8 km
Shallow
30.8 km
30.8 km — deeper 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.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 173 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 314 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 394 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 397 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

Central Greece

Context for this earthquake

08 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 360 Catalogue entries

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