M1.5 Depth: 70.2 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Municipal Unit of Fili, Attica (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-23 00:24:41 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 23, 2026 at 00:24 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Municipal Unit of Fili, Attica (Greece). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 70 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 63 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 70.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 70.2 km
Intermediate
70.2 km
70.2 km — deeper than the regional average (14.7 km)
Regional average: 14.7 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 62 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 170 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 238 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 243 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 351 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 425 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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