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M2.8 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Potamias, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-01 01:29:39 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
15.3 km
Source
EMSC

Periphereia Stereas Elladas · Demotike Enoteta Potamias

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About this earthquake

On June 1, 2026 at 01:29 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Potamias, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece). With a focal depth of about 15 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 99 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

ID
f9d55e373d71ef7e4bdea2d5c83bbbc7825f7731
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
15.3 km
UTC time
2026-06-01 01:29:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Stereas Elladas
City
Demotike Enoteta Potamias
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Eurytanias
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.84350, 21.79370
Temperature
16.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.3 km
Shallow
15.3 km
15.3 km — close to the regional average (14.5 km)
Regional average: 14.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 191 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 333 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 415 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 417 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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Context for this earthquake

14 Sep 2025 – 13 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 4,994 Catalogue entries

Of 4,993 other entries for this area and period, 1,130 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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