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M2.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Zakynthou (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-08-17 17:05:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 17, 2025 at 17:05 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Zakynthou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 92 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-17 17:05:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Zakynthou
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.93261, 20.41006
Temperature
26.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower 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

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    Distance: 473 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
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