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M2.7 Depth: 8.2 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Seltsana, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-20 04:23:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 20, 2026 at 04:23 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Seltsana, Epirus (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 72 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
8.2 km
UTC time
2026-06-20 04:23:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Epirus
City
Seltsana
County
Ioannina Regional Unit
Village
Seltsana
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.67250, 20.57100
Temperature
22.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.2 km
Shallow
8.2 km
8.2 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

  • Methana
    Distance: 331 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 472 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Milos
    Distance: 473 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Panarea
    Distance: 488 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 492 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy

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