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M2.2 Depth: 9.7 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Granitsa, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-15 19:23:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 15, 2026 at 19:23 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Granitsa, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 49 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
9.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-15 19:23:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Granitsa
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Village
Granitsa
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.62311, 20.60577

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.7 km
Shallow
9.7 km
9.7 km — shallower than 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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