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M2.4 Depth: 58.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-24 15:34:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 24, 2026 at 15:34 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Greece (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 58 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 63 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
58.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-24 15:34:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Greece
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.70000, 25.88000
Temperature
27.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 58 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 58 km
Shallow
58 km
58 km — deeper 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

  • Santorini
    Distance: 90 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 98 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 151 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 170 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 312 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 397 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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