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M2.9 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Perithia, Ioanian Islands (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-13 02:50:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 13, 2026 at 02:50 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Perithia, Ioanian Islands (Greece). With a focal depth of about 5 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 Seismological Survey of Serbia and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 107 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-13 02:50:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Ioanian Islands
City
Perithia
County
Corfu Regional Unit
Village
Perithia
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
39.81000, 19.85000
Temperature
20.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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: 388 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
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  • Palinuro
    Distance: 431 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 432 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 449 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 450 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy

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