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M2.3 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Chalkidikes, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-03 16:40:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 3, 2026 at 16:40 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Chalkidikes, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 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 60 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-03 16:40:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Chalkidikes
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Chalkidikes
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.05203, 23.28964
Temperature
23.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 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: 271 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 386 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 436 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 445 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 479 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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