M2.0 Depth: 12.9 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Stauroupoles, Periphereia Anatolikes Makedonias kai Thrakes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-30 16:32:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Stauroupoles, Periphereia Anatolikes Makedonias kai Thrakes (Greece) on April 30, 2026 at 16:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 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: 62 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

12.9 km

UTC time

2026-04-30 16:32:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Anatolikes Makedonias kai Thrakes

City

Demotike Enoteta Stauroupoles

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Xanthes

Village

Ano Karyophyto

Source

noa

Coordinates

41.25229, 24.67850

Temperature

-0.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12.9 km

12.9 km — close to 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

Methana

Distance: 420 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 442 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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