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M2.1 Depth: 44.7 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-17 01:32:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 17, 2026 at 01:32 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Greece (Greece). With a focal depth of about 45 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: 90 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
44.7 km
UTC time
2026-06-17 01:32:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Greece
Source
noa
Coordinates
36.49979, 23.30978
Temperature
23.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 44.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 44.7 km
Shallow
44.7 km
44.7 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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

  • Milos
    Distance: 103 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 124 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 187 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 194 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 344 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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