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M2.5 Earthquake near Sidironero Municipal Unit, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 21:02:04 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
12.0 km
Source
SERBIA_RSZ

Eastern Macedonia and Thrace · Sidironero Municipal Unit

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About this earthquake

On August 14, 2026 at 21:02 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Sidironero Municipal Unit, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia. Greece: 60 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 km — close to the regional average (14.6 km)
Regional average: 14.6 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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