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M2.3 Depth: 17.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Plataion, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-13 12:20:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 13, 2026 at 12:20 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Plataion, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece). With a focal depth of about 17 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: 47 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-13 12:20:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Stereas Elladas
City
Demotike Enoteta Plataion
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Boiotias
Village
Plataies
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.20725, 23.26218
Temperature
17.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 km
17 km — close to the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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: 66 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 197 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 271 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 275 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 388 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 460 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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