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M2.6 Depth: 14.3 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Demos Dirphyon - Messapion, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-11 17:53:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 11, 2026 at 17:53 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Demos Dirphyon - Messapion, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 47 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
14.3 km
UTC time
2026-06-11 17:53:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Stereas Elladas
City
Demos Dirphyon - Messapion
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Euboias
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.67508, 23.43887
Temperature
25.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.3 km
Shallow
14.3 km
14.3 km — close to the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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: 118 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 237 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 299 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 306 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 401 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 441 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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