M2.3 Depth: 15.8 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Petrochori, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-09 10:41:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 9, 2026 at 10:41 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Petrochori, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece). With a focal depth of about 16 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 event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 115 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

Details

Magnitude

M2.3

Depth

15.8 km

UTC time

2026-05-09 10:41:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Thessalias

City

Petrochori

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Trikalon

Village

Petrochori

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.43771, 21.51993

Temperature

15.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15.8 km

15.8 km — close to the regional average (15.6 km)

Regional average: 15.6 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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Kolumbo

Distance: 475 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

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