Magnitude
M2.1
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- NOA
Central Macedonia · Kerkini Municipal Unit
Country overviewGreece · Central Macedonia
M2.1 Earthquake near Kerkini Municipal Unit, Central Macedonia (Greece)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Kerkini Municipal Unit, Central Macedonia (Greece) on July 11, 2026 at 02:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 85 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.
Details
ID
48a4be83a6aa1ce51b9591f1b9b5433b71af0960
Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-11 02:59:08 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Neochori
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.29257,
23.09585
Temperature
12.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (14.6 km)
Regional average: 14.6 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
Central Macedonia
Context for this earthquake
08 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 36 Catalogue entries
Of 35 other entries for this area and period, 30 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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