M2.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Skra, Central Macedonia (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-09 06:54:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Skra, Central Macedonia (Greece) on July 9, 2026 at 06:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia. Greece: 45 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-09 06:54:03 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Central Macedonia

City

Skra

County

Kilkis Regional Unit

Village

Skra

Source

serbia_rsz

Coordinates

41.11000, 22.39000

Temperature

24.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)

Regional average: 15.4 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: 397 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

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