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M2.9 Depth: 40.3 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Paliampela (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-08-26 14:03:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 26, 2025 at 14:03 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Paliampela (Greece). With a focal depth of about 40 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: 97 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
40.3 km
UTC time
2025-08-26 14:03:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Paliampela
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.49863, 22.53180
Temperature
26.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40.3 km
Shallow
40.3 km
40.3 km — deeper than the regional average (15 km)
Regional average: 15 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: 328 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 454 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

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