M2.0 Depth: 11.9 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Kalamos, Periphereia Attikes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-27 23:15:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Kalamos, Periphereia Attikes (Greece) on May 27, 2026 at 23:15 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 event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 63 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

11.9 km

UTC time

2026-05-27 23:15:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Attikes

City

Kalamos

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Anatolikes Attikes

Village

Kalamos

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.27454, 23.86780

Temperature

17.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11.9 km

11.9 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: 87 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 182 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 241 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 248 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 346 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 407 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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Stats (last 24h)

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