M1.8 Depth: 9.4 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Prokopi, Central Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-29 11:45:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Prokopi, Central Greece (Greece) on July 29, 2026 at 11:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 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: 81 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

9.4 km

UTC time

2026-07-29 11:45:48 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Central Greece

City

Prokopi

County

Euboea Regional Unit

Village

Prokopi

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.70134, 23.50131

Temperature

32.1°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

9.4 km

9.4 km — shallower than the regional average (15.1 km)

Regional average: 15.1 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: 121 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 237 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 298 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 305 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 398 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 436 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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