M2.6 Depth: 12.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Ebrou, Periphereia Anatolikes Makedonias kai Thrakes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-09 20:01:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 9, 2026 at 20:01 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Ebrou, Periphereia Anatolikes Makedonias kai Thrakes (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 63 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

12.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-09 20:01:53 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Anatolikes Makedonias kai Thrakes

City

Periphereiake Enoteta Ebrou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Ebrou

Source

emsc

Coordinates

40.51740, 25.66150

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12 km

12 km — shallower than 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

Kula

Distance: 326 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
Methana

Distance: 380 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 438 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 444 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 456 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 458 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

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