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M4.2 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-27 00:43:26 UTC Local time: —

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M4.2 Earthquake near Greece (Greece) · 2026-06-27 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M4.2 Earthquake near Greece (Greece) · 2026-06-27 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Greece (Greece) on June 27, 2026 at 00:43 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 68 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

ID
090c218326bf89ec84664ffa10ee80f2bcd7eda0
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-27 00:43:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Greece
Source
gfz
Coordinates
34.87000, 25.28000
Temperature
24.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower 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: 171 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 185 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 217 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 255 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 352 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

Greece

Context for this earthquake

09 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 876 Catalogue entries

Of 875 other entries for this area and period, 110 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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