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M2.8 Depth: 18.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Palioure, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-14 12:39:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Palioure, Epirus (Greece) on June 14, 2026 at 12:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 98 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-14 12:39:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Epirus
City
Palioure
County
Ioannina Regional Unit
Village
Palioure
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.68310, 20.63920
Temperature
24.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 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: 328 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 469 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 478 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 494 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 498 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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