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M2.0 Depth: 31.2 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Municipal Unit of Palairos, Western Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-09-04 09:08:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 4, 2026 at 09:08 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Municipal Unit of Palairos, Western Greece (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 31 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 58 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 31.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 31.2 km
Shallow
31.2 km
31.2 km — deeper than the regional average (14.6 km)
Regional average: 14.6 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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  • Milos
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  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 473 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 474 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 493 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy

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