M2.7 Depth: 10.4 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Zerbochori, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-09-01 08:21:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 1, 2026 at 08:21 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Zerbochori, Epirus (Greece). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 58 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

10.4 km

UTC time

2026-09-01 08:21:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Epirus

City

Zerbochori

County

Thesprotia Regional Unit

Village

Zerbochori

Source

emsc

Coordinates

39.39190, 20.55770

Temperature

31.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10.4 km

10.4 km — shallower than the regional average (14.6 km)

Regional average: 14.6 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: 312 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 453 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Stromboli

Distance: 466 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
Panarea

Distance: 482 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
Palinuro

Distance: 492 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
Vulcano

Distance: 496 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy

Historic earthquake map · Greece

Open history map

Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Greece

Country overview

View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

609

Country (24h)