M2.5 Depth: 5.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-03-20 01:58:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 20, 2026 at 01:58 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Granitsa, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 73 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-03-20 01:58:16 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Epeirou

City

Granitsa

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon

Village

Granitsa

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.62052, 20.57620

Temperature

4.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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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