M2.9 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Sebasto, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-09-03 14:00:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Sebasto, Epirus (Greece) on September 3, 2026 at 14:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 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 56 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

15.0 km

UTC time

2026-09-03 14:00:04 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Epirus

City

Sebasto

County

Thesprotia Regional Unit

Village

Sebasto

Source

emsc

Coordinates

39.42400, 20.48450

Temperature

28.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15 km

15 km — close to 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

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