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M2.4 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Kato Zalongo, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 21:49:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 21, 2026 at 21:49 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Kato Zalongo, Epirus (Greece). With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 65 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-21 21:49:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Epirus
City
Kato Zalongo
County
Ioannina Regional Unit
Village
Kato Zalongo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.62900, 20.54600
Temperature
20.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — close to the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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: 330 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 469 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Milos
    Distance: 471 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Panarea
    Distance: 485 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 490 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy

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