M2.1 Depth: 7.8 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Brysoula, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-29 19:24:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Brysoula, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece) on April 29, 2026 at 19:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 61 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

7.8 km

UTC time

2026-04-29 19:24:01 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Epeirou

City

Brysoula

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon

Village

Brysoula

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.68857, 20.54489

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Depth profile

Shallow

7.8 km

7.8 km — shallower than 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

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