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Greece · Eastern Macedonia and Thrace

M2.8 Earthquake near Galepsos, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-14 05:21:47 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
40.0 km
Source
SERBIA_RSZ

Eastern Macedonia and Thrace · Galepsos

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About this earthquake

On May 14, 2026 at 05:21 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Galepsos, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace (Greece). With a focal depth of about 40 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by Seismological Survey of Serbia and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 101 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 km
40 km — deeper than the regional average (14.5 km)
Regional average: 14.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 358 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 458 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 462 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 493 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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Context for this earthquake

14 Sep 2025 – 14 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 4,998 Catalogue entries

Of 4,997 other entries for this area and period, 1,130 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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Stats (last 24h)

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609
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