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M2.5 Depth: 14.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Nea Plagia, Central Macedonia (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-28 19:23:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Nea Plagia, Central Macedonia (Greece) on April 28, 2026 at 19:23 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 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 Seismological Survey of Serbia and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 62 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 km — close to 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

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    Distance: 464 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
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    Distance: 473 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
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    Distance: 494 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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