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M4.9 Depth: 63.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Methoni Municipal Unit, Peloponnese Region (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-14 18:17:30 UTC Local time: —
M4.9 earthquake near Methoni Municipal Unit on Jun 14, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.9 Earthquake near Methoni Municipal Unit, Peloponnese Region (Greece) · 2026-06-14 18:17:30 UTC

About this earthquake

On June 14, 2026 at 18:17 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Methoni Municipal Unit, Peloponnese Region (Greece). With a focal depth of about 63 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by Seismological Survey of Serbia and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 49 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 63 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 63 km
Shallow
63 km
63 km — deeper 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: 173 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 246 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 334 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 341 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 489 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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