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M2.1 Depth: 15.7 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Basilopoulo, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-20 00:53:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Basilopoulo, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece) on May 20, 2026 at 00:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 69 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
15.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 00:53:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Basilopoulo
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Village
Basilopoulo
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.76181, 20.59341
Temperature
10.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.7 km
Shallow
15.7 km
15.7 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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