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M1.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 07:29:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Greece (Greece) on August 12, 2026 at 07:29 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 event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 55 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 07:29:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Greece
Source
noa
Coordinates
36.52241, 22.75095
Temperature
32.9°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 (14.8 km)
Regional average: 14.8 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: 132 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 152 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 237 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 244 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 393 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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