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M1.2 Earthquake near Arachova Municipal Unit, Central Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-25 19:20:24 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
13.4 km
Source
NOA

Central Greece · Arachova Municipal Unit

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About this earthquake

On July 25, 2026 at 19:20 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Arachova Municipal Unit, Central Greece (Greece). With a focal depth of about 13 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 60 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.4 km
Shallow
13.4 km
13.4 km — close to the regional average (14.4 km)
Regional average: 14.4 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 111 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 252 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 331 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 334 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 451 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

Central Greece

Context for this earthquake

24 Sep 2025 – 24 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 406 Catalogue entries

Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.

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Stats (last 24h)

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597
Country (24h)
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