M2.1 Depth: 74.8 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-24 00:28:28 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Sami Municipal Unit, Ioanian Islands (Greece) on July 24, 2026 at 00:28 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 75 km. 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 66 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 74.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 74.8 km
Intermediate
74.8 km
74.8 km — deeper than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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