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M2.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Basilika, Central Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-22 06:02:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Basilika, Central Greece (Greece) on August 22, 2026 at 06:02 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: 68 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-22 06:02:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Central Greece
City
Basilika
County
Euboea Regional Unit
Village
Basilika
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.97299, 23.35431
Temperature
27.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower 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.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 151 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 270 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 330 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 337 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 426 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 450 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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