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M2.7 Depth: 20.3 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Preveza, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 07:48:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2026 at 07:48 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Preveza, Epirus (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 66 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
20.3 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 07:48:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Epirus
City
Preveza
County
Preveza Regional Unit
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.96620, 20.71980
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.3 km
Shallow
20.3 km
20.3 km — deeper than the regional average (14.7 km)
Regional average: 14.7 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: 273 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 413 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 477 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 491 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 499 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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