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M2.5 Depth: 169.2 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Municipal Unit of Lamia, Central Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-08 05:02:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 8, 2026 at 05:02 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Municipal Unit of Lamia, Central Greece (Greece). At around 169 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 76 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 169.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 169.2 km
Intermediate
169.2 km
169.2 km — deeper than the regional average (14.9 km)
Regional average: 14.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 163 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 302 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 376 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 381 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 488 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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