M2.0 Depth: 14.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Pelasgias, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-09 20:56:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 9, 2026 at 20:56 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Pelasgias, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece). With a focal depth of about 14 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 63 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

14.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-09 20:56:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Stereas Elladas

City

Demotike Enoteta Pelasgias

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Phthiotidas

Village

Bathykoilo

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.92548, 22.92572

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

14 km

14 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: 150 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 281 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 349 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 355 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 454 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 487 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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Stats (last 24h)

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