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M2.8 Depth: 14.5 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-29 17:11:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 29, 2026 at 17:11 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Greece (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
14.5 km
UTC time
2026-06-29 17:11:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Greece
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.66110, 25.54370
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.5 km
Shallow
14.5 km
14.5 km — close to the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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

  • Kula
    Distance: 283 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Methana
    Distance: 297 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 343 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 349 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 362 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 370 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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