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M2.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near GREECE

UTC time: 2026-04-03 06:46:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near GREECE on April 3, 2026 at 06:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-03 06:46:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.57000, 20.41000
Temperature
9.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
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: 334 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 456 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 473 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Milos
    Distance: 475 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 479 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 488 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy

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