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M2.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Erisos Municipal Unit, Ioanian Islands (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-31 19:49:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Erisos Municipal Unit, Ioanian Islands (Greece) on August 31, 2026 at 19:49 UTC. 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 event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 67 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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

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    Distance: 476 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
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    Distance: 485 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 485 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

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