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M2.3 Depth: 16.5 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Greece

UTC time: 2026-04-05 17:15:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Greece on April 5, 2026 at 17:15 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
16.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 17:15:52 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
38.75107, 21.80740
Temperature
8.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.5 km
Shallow
16.5 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: 183 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 325 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 407 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 410 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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