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M2.8 Depth: 11.9 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-12 05:18:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece) on June 12, 2026 at 05:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 52 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
11.9 km
UTC time
2026-06-12 05:18:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Ionion Neson
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.11615, 20.42084
Temperature
22.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.9 km
Shallow
11.9 km
11.9 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

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