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M2.6 Depth: 26.1 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Kerkyras, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-25 20:10:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 25, 2026 at 20:10 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Kerkyras, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece). With a focal depth of about 26 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 68 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
26.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-25 20:10:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Ionion Neson
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Kerkyras
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Kerkyras
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.06464, 20.13153

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.1 km
Shallow
26.1 km
26.1 km — deeper than 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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