M2.7 Depth: 46.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Sikyonion, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-01 23:12:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 1, 2026 at 23:12 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Sikyonion, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 46 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 63 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

46.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-01 23:12:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Peloponnesou

City

Demotike Enoteta Sikyonion

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Korinthias

Village

Sikyona

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.97447, 22.69608

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Depth profile

Shallow

46 km

46 km — deeper than the regional average (15.1 km)

Regional average: 15.1 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: 69 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 209 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 295 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 296 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 423 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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