M2.9 Depth: 6.6 km

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

UTC time: 2026-04-07 02:07:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 7, 2026 at 02:07 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Asphaka, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 96 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

6.6 km

UTC time

2026-04-07 02:07:24 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Epeirou

City

Asphaka

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon

Village

Asphaka

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.77554, 20.73441

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

6.6 km

6.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)

Regional average: 15.5 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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Stromboli

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