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M2.0 Depth: 50.8 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Taxiarches, Thessaly (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-09-04 07:47:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 4, 2026 at 07:47 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Taxiarches, Thessaly (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 51 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 54 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
50.8 km
UTC time
2026-09-04 07:47:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Thessaly
City
Taxiarches
County
Trikala Regional Unit
Village
Taxiarches
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.57811, 21.88955
Temperature
27.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50.8 km
Shallow
50.8 km
50.8 km — deeper than the regional average (14.6 km)
Regional average: 14.6 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: 251 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 390 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 463 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 468 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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