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M1.8 Earthquake near Municipal Unit of Leontio, Western Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 07:08:44 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
24.6 km
Source
NOA

Western Greece · Municipal Unit of Leontio

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About this earthquake

On August 16, 2026 at 07:08 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Municipal Unit of Leontio, Western Greece (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 25 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: 60 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.6 km
Shallow
24.6 km
24.6 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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    Distance: 363 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
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    Distance: 364 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 494 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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