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M2.9 Depth: 5.5 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Narkissos, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-26 13:32:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 26, 2026 at 13:32 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Narkissos, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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 NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 91 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
5.5 km
UTC time
2026-02-26 13:32:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Narkissos
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Prebezas
Village
Narkissos
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.26605, 20.59113
Temperature
12.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.5 km
Shallow
5.5 km
5.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.1 km)
Regional average: 15.1 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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