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M2.5 Depth: 10.8 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Spatharaioi, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-26 10:56:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Spatharaioi, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece) on February 26, 2026 at 10:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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 NOA. Greece: 91 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
10.8 km
UTC time
2026-02-26 10:56:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Spatharaioi
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Thesprotias
Village
Spatharaioi
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.32144, 20.52658
Temperature
15.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.8 km
Shallow
10.8 km
10.8 km — shallower than 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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