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Greece · Central Macedonia

M2.2 Earthquake near Pallini Municipal Unit, Central Macedonia (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 21:59:05 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
5.0 km
Source
NOA

Central Macedonia · Pallini Municipal Unit

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About this earthquake

On August 14, 2026 at 21:59 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Pallini Municipal Unit, Central Macedonia (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 59 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

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 (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.

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    Distance: 432 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
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