M2.9 Depth: 17.6 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Southern Greece

UTC time: 2026-04-08 09:56:23 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Southern Greece on April 8, 2026 at 09:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
17.6 km
UTC time
2026-04-08 09:56:23 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
noa
Coordinates
36.41327, 24.24408
Temperature
18.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.6 km
Shallow
17.6 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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