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M2.5 Depth: 6.4 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Elaphos, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-25 02:47:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Elaphos, Epirus (Greece) on August 25, 2026 at 02:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 63 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
6.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-25 02:47:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Epirus
City
Elaphos
County
Ioannina Regional Unit
Village
Elaphos
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.44730, 20.72850
Temperature
22.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.4 km
Shallow
6.4 km
6.4 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: 304 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 446 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 481 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 497 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy

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