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M2.6 Depth: 13.5 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Daphnophyto, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-09 20:11:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 9, 2026 at 20:11 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Daphnophyto, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 14 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 42 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
13.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-09 20:11:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Daphnophyto
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Village
Daphnophyto
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.71512, 20.62912

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.5 km
Shallow
13.5 km
13.5 km — close to the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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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