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M2.9 Depth: 5.8 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Patreon, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-15 22:30:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Patreon, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece) on April 15, 2026 at 22:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 49 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
5.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-15 22:30:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Dytikes Elladas
City
Demotike Enoteta Patreon
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Achaias
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.14591, 21.86234
Temperature
10.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.8 km
Shallow
5.8 km
5.8 km — shallower than 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: 142 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 279 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: 499 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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