M4.3 Earthquake 17 km E of Geráki, Greece — June 28, 2026
2026-06-28 22:08:28 UTC (2026-06-28) · approx. 12:08 AM UTC+2 local
On June 28, 2026 at 22:08 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 intermediate depth earthquake struck 17 km E of Geráki, Greece, at a depth of 72.5 km and coordinates 37.0121°, 22.8995°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 43 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 558 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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22.8995°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Geráki, Greece?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 17 km E of Geráki, Greece on June 28, 2026 at 22:08 UTC had a depth of 72.5 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000t8vp). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 28, 2026). M4.3 Earthquake 17 km E of Geráki, Greece — June 28, 2026. Retrieved July 6, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000t8vp/