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M2.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-17 03:59:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 17, 2026 at 03:59 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Greece (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 87 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-17 03:59:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Greece
Source
noa
Coordinates
36.81138, 24.97493
Temperature
22.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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

  • Milos
    Distance: 49 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 55 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 59 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 171 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 196 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 369 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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