M2.8 Depth: 8.6 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Pefki, South Aegean (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 03:36:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Pefki, South Aegean (Greece) on August 12, 2026 at 03:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 57 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

8.6 km

UTC time

2026-08-12 03:36:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

South Aegean

City

Pefki

County

Rhodes Regional Unit

Village

Pefki

Source

emsc

Coordinates

36.06750, 28.06330

Temperature

25.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8.6 km

8.6 km — shallower than the regional average (14.8 km)

Regional average: 14.8 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

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Santorini

Distance: 242 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kula

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Milos

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Methana

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Stats (last 24h)

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