M2.3 Depth: 13.5 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Demos Dodones, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-07 15:54:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Demos Dodones, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece) on April 7, 2026 at 15:54 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 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: 48 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M2.3

Depth

13.5 km

UTC time

2026-04-07 15:54:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Epeirou

City

Demos Dodones

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.58511, 20.62454

Map

Depth profile

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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