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M2.3 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Kerkyras, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-06 08:11:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 08:11 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Kerkyras, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 19 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 08:11:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Ionion Neson
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Kerkyras
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Kerkyras
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.92100, 19.60500
Temperature
17.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — close to 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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