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M1.1 Depth: 13.0 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Kato Christos, Central Macedonia (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 12:01:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 21, 2026 at 12:01 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Kato Christos, Central Macedonia (Greece). With a focal depth of about 13 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: 76 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 km — close to the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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

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  • Methana
    Distance: 389 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 499 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

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