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M2.3 Earthquake near Troupi, Central Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 07:49:26 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Troupi, Central Greece (Greece) on August 18, 2026 at 07:49 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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 event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 67 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

ID
f51f2af1ffad191173537b395e43da77b3374ebd
Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 07:49:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Central Greece
City
Troupi
County
Euboea Regional Unit
Village
Troupi
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.71447, 23.41946
Temperature
29.2°C

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 (14.6 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: 122 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 241 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 304 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 310 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 405 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 443 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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Stats (last 24h)

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Country (24h)
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