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M1.8 Depth: 18.2 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-16 19:40:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Greece (Greece) on June 16, 2026 at 19:40 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 101 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
18.2 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 19:40:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Greece
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.36176, 21.26495
Temperature
22.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.2 km
Shallow
18.2 km
18.2 km — close to the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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: 185 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 291 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 383 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 386 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
881
Country (24h)
Greece
101
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