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M2.5 Depth: 16.1 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-28 17:18:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Greece (Greece) on June 28, 2026 at 17:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
16.1 km
UTC time
2026-06-28 17:18:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Greece
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.07410, 23.30150
Temperature
24.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.1 km
Shallow
16.1 km
16.1 km — close to the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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

  • Milos
    Distance: 123 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 172 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 191 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 202 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 350 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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