M2.2 Depth: 7.8 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Kentavros, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-18 11:13:34 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 18, 2026 at 11:13 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Kentavros, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace (Greece). With a focal depth of about 8 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 AFAD and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.8 km
Shallow
7.8 km
7.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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

  • Kula
    Distance: 420 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Methana
    Distance: 424 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
690
Country (24h)
Greece
65

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