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M1.7 Depth: 12.9 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 03:01:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Greece (Greece) on August 18, 2026 at 03:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 69 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
12.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 03:01:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Greece
Source
noa
Coordinates
36.64336, 23.44673
Temperature
25.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.9 km
Shallow
12.9 km
12.9 km — close to the regional average (14.7 km)
Regional average: 14.7 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

  • Milos
    Distance: 89 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 109 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 176 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 182 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 331 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 496 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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