M2.4 Depth: 14.5 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Seltsana, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-19 21:29:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 19, 2026 at 21:29 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Seltsana, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 50 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.4

Depth

14.5 km

UTC time

2026-04-19 21:29:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Epeirou

City

Seltsana

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon

Village

Seltsana

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.66934, 20.55771

Temperature

9.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

14.5 km

14.5 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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