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M2.2 Depth: 9.7 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Filiates Municipal Unit, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-16 16:54:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 16, 2026 at 16:54 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Filiates Municipal Unit, 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 event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 100 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.7 km
Shallow
9.7 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: 349 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 455 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 472 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 474 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 488 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 489 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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