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M2.3 Earthquake near Municipal Unit of Efpalio, Central Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-15 22:47:34 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
11.6 km
Source
NOA

Central Greece · Municipal Unit of Efpalio

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Municipal Unit of Efpalio, Central Greece (Greece) on June 15, 2026 at 22:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 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: 112 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.6 km
Shallow
11.6 km
11.6 km — close to the regional average (14.5 km)
Regional average: 14.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 141 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 282 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 367 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 368 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 492 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

Central Greece

Context for this earthquake

10 Sep 2025 – 10 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 366 Catalogue entries

Of 365 other entries for this area and period, 203 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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