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M2.6 Depth: 13.4 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Makre, Periphereia Anatolikes Makedonias kai Thrakes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-06 05:09:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 6, 2026 at 05:09 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Makre, Periphereia Anatolikes Makedonias kai Thrakes (Greece). With a focal depth of about 13 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 event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 66 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
13.4 km
UTC time
2026-01-06 05:09:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Anatolikes Makedonias kai Thrakes
City
Makre
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ebrou
Village
Makre
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.82840, 25.75790
Temperature
14.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.4 km
Shallow
13.4 km
13.4 km — close to the regional average (15.1 km)
Regional average: 15.1 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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  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 479 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
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