M2.7 Depth: 25.5 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Olenias, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-13 03:38:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 13, 2026 at 03:38 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Olenias, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 139 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

25.5 km

UTC time

2026-05-13 03:38:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Dytikes Elladas

City

Demotike Enoteta Olenias

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Achaias

Village

Santomeri

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.01960, 21.57760

Temperature

17.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

25.5 km

25.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.6 km)

Regional average: 15.6 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: 161 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 292 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 383 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 383 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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