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M2.0 Depth: 17.3 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Petrobitsa, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-06 21:24:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Petrobitsa, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece) on March 6, 2026 at 21:24 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 81 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
17.3 km
UTC time
2026-03-06 21:24:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Petrobitsa
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Thesprotias
Village
Petrobitsa
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.55261, 20.48035
Temperature
8.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.3 km
Shallow
17.3 km
17.3 km — close to the regional average (15.1 km)
Regional average: 15.1 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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    Distance: 485 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
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