Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 12.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Greece
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M2.6 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)
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About this earthquake
On October 6, 2026 at 14:41 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Greece (Greece). With a focal depth of about 12 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 EMSC. Greece: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
Details
ID
5d5ad3b76627688e0894b4f88c037a1d879a7a8e
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-06 14:41:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Greece
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.83000,
25.03000
Temperature
17.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
12 km
12 km — close to the regional average (14.3 km)
Regional average: 14.3 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
Greece
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 4,778 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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