M1.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Skiathos, Thessaly (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-08 22:34:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 8, 2026 at 22:34 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Skiathos, Thessaly (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: 83 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-08 22:34:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Thessaly

City

Skiathos

County

Sporades Regional Unit

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.22469, 23.53948

Temperature

28.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than the regional average (14.9 km)

Regional average: 14.9 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: 179 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 292 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 345 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 353 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 432 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 437 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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