M2.1 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near GREECE

UTC time: 2026-04-30 13:54:47 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near GREECE on April 30, 2026 at 13:54 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 13:54:47 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.45400, 20.97600
Temperature
10.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 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: 375 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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