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M4.7 Depth: 63.9 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Korakovouni, Peloponnese Region (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-28 23:55:57 UTC Local time: —
M4.7 earthquake near Korakovouni on Aug 28, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.7 Earthquake near Korakovouni, Peloponnese Region (Greece) · 2026-08-28 23:55:57 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Korakovouni, Peloponnese Region (Greece) on August 28, 2026 at 23:55 UTC. With a focal depth of about 64 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 69 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 63.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 63.9 km
Shallow
63.9 km
63.9 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.

Depth classes per USGS

Estimated impact

2 Felt reports · max reported intensity 2

Tectonic context

Located on the Aegean Sea Plate.
Near the boundary Aegean Sea ↔ Eurasia · about 99 km away

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  • Santorini
    Distance: 259 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 261 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 401 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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