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M2.8 Depth: 8.7 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Zakynthos Regional Unit, Ioanian Islands (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-15 00:05:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Zakynthos Regional Unit, Ioanian Islands (Greece) on June 15, 2026 at 00:05 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 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 NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 108 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.7 km
Shallow
8.7 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: 247 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 361 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 452 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 456 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 483 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Etna
    Distance: 487 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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