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M2.0 Earthquake near Municipality of Paionia, Central Macedonia (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-09 06:54:05 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
10.0 km
Source
NOA

Central Macedonia · Municipality of Paionia

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Municipality of Paionia, Central Macedonia (Greece) on July 9, 2026 at 06:54 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 small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 89 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

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.

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Central Macedonia

Context for this earthquake

08 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 36 Catalogue entries

Of 35 other entries for this area and period, 35 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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