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M2.3 Depth: 12.4 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Aulonas, Periphereia Attikes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-06 14:40:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Aulonas, Periphereia Attikes (Greece) on May 6, 2026 at 14:40 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 21 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
12.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 14:40:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Attikes
City
Aulonas
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Anatolikes Attikes
Village
Aulonas
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.25119, 23.72635
Temperature
21.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.4 km
Shallow
12.4 km
12.4 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 78 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 184 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 247 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 253 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 355 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 419 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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