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M2.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 12:00:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2026 at 12:00 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Greece (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 64 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 12:00:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Greece
Source
noa
Coordinates
35.47382, 23.45297
Temperature
30.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than 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: 163 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 203 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 217 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 239 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 355 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
965
Country (24h)
Greece
64
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