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M2.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Municipal Unit of Leonidio, Peloponnese Region (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-14 23:43:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 14, 2026 at 23:43 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Municipal Unit of Leonidio, Peloponnese Region (Greece). 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: 66 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

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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 (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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  • Santorini
    Distance: 251 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 254 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 398 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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