M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Kleio, Northern Aegean (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-27 10:27:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Kleio, Northern Aegean (Greece) on June 27, 2026 at 10:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Greece: 19 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-27 10:27:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Northern Aegean

City

Kleio

County

Lesbos Regional Unit

Village

Kleio

Source

gfz

Coordinates

39.33000, 26.33000

Temperature

31.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)

Regional average: 15.6 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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Distance: 323 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Santorini

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