M2.5 Depth: 15.6 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Kerkyras, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-08 03:45:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Periphereiake Enoteta Kerkyras, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece) on May 8, 2026 at 03:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 63 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

15.6 km

UTC time

2026-05-08 03:45:49 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Ionion Neson

City

Periphereiake Enoteta Kerkyras

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Kerkyras

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.05781, 20.32582

Temperature

19.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15.6 km

15.6 km — close to 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

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