M1.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Vranas, Western Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-31 22:09:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 31, 2026 at 22:09 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Vranas, Western Greece (Greece). 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: 55 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-31 22:09:48 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Western Greece

City

Vranas

County

Elis Regional Unit

Village

Vranas

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.87157, 21.17366

Temperature

28.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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: 192 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 317 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 408 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 410 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

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