M2.1 Depth: 14.6 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Pelasgias, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-03 18:58:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 3, 2026 at 18:58 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Pelasgias, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece). With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

14.6 km

UTC time

2026-05-03 18:58:24 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Stereas Elladas

City

Demotike Enoteta Pelasgias

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Phthiotidas

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.95844, 22.98615

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Depth profile

Shallow

14.6 km

14.6 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

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