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M2.0 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Prespon, Apokentromene Dioikese Epeirou - Dytikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-07 18:14:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Prespon, Apokentromene Dioikese Epeirou - Dytikes Makedonias (Greece) on April 7, 2026 at 18:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 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: 39 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-07 18:14:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Apokentromene Dioikese Epeirou - Dytikes Makedonias
City
Demotike Enoteta Prespon
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Phlorinas
Village
Brontero
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.74400, 21.01500

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 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

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