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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Pharakla, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-07 09:58:46 UTC Local time: —
M4.9 earthquake near Pharakla on Jun 7, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.9 Earthquake near Pharakla, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece) · 2026-06-07 09:58:46 UTC

About this earthquake

On June 7, 2026 at 09:58 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Pharakla, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 55 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-07 09:58:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Stereas Elladas
City
Pharakla
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Euboias
Village
Pharakla
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.77770, 23.38190
Temperature
24.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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

  • Methana
    Distance: 129 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 249 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 311 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 318 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 412 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 446 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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