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M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Demos Dirphyon - Messapion, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-12 07:17:41 UTC Local time: —
M4.2 earthquake near Demos Dirphyon - Messapion on Jun 12, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.2 Earthquake near Demos Dirphyon - Messapion, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece) · 2026-06-12 07:17:41 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Demos Dirphyon - Messapion, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece) on June 12, 2026 at 07:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 52 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-12 07:17:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Stereas Elladas
City
Demos Dirphyon - Messapion
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Euboias
Source
gfz
Coordinates
38.65000, 23.54000
Temperature
29.9°C

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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 (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

  • Methana
    Distance: 116 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 231 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 292 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 299 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 392 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 433 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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