M2.5 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Episkepse, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-29 18:58:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 29, 2026 at 18:58 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Episkepse, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 78 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

15.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-29 18:58:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Ionion Neson

City

Episkepse

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Kerkyras

Village

Episkepse

Source

emsc

Coordinates

39.75500, 19.82900

Temperature

9.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15 km

15 km — close to 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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