M1.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Troupi, Central Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 02:17:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Troupi, Central Greece (Greece) on July 27, 2026 at 02:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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: 75 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-27 02:17:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Central Greece

City

Troupi

County

Euboea Regional Unit

Village

Troupi

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.71045, 23.40740

Temperature

21.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.1 km)

Regional average: 15.1 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: 122 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 241 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 304 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 311 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 406 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 444 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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