M2.8 Depth: 15.3 km

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

UTC time: 2026-06-01 01:29:39 UTC Local time: —

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: 61 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

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

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15.3 km

15.3 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

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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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

681

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