M2.4 Depth: 13.5 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Pallenes, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-25 22:43:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 25, 2026 at 22:43 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Pallenes, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 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 NOA. Greece: 58 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.4

Depth

13.5 km

UTC time

2026-04-25 22:43:43 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias

City

Demotike Enoteta Pallenes

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Chalkidikes

Village

Chaniotes

Source

noa

Coordinates

40.01450, 23.58810

Temperature

14.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

13.5 km

13.5 km — close to 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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