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M2.5 Depth: 19.4 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-18 23:56:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Greece (Greece) on June 18, 2026 at 23:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 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 EMSC. Greece: 61 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
19.4 km
UTC time
2026-06-18 23:56:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Greece
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.15720, 26.63540
Temperature
24.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.4 km
Shallow
19.4 km
19.4 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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

  • Nisyros
    Distance: 166 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 178 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 184 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 262 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 403 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 416 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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