M2.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Hydra, Attica (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-24 10:49:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 24, 2026 at 10:49 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Hydra, Attica (Greece). 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 71 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.2

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-24 10:49:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Attica

City

Hydra

County

Regional Unit of Islands

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.39160, 23.49706

Temperature

27.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)

Regional average: 15.2 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

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Distance: 29 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 114 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 201 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 201 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 337 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 460 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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