M2.0 Depth: 12.9 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Pallenes, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-20 03:18:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 20, 2026 at 03:18 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Pallenes, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 54 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

12.9 km

UTC time

2026-04-20 03:18:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias

City

Demotike Enoteta Pallenes

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Chalkidikes

Village

Chaniotes

Source

noa

Coordinates

40.02182, 23.59818

Temperature

14.0°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

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Stats (last 24h)

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