M2.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Kalochori, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-09-02 14:00:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Kalochori, Epirus (Greece) on September 2, 2026 at 14:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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: 56 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude

M2.3

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-09-02 14:00:42 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Epirus

City

Kalochori

County

Ioannina Regional Unit

Village

Kalochori

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.66471, 20.60885

Temperature

31.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (14.6 km)

Regional average: 14.6 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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Distance: 328 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 470 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Stromboli

Distance: 475 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
Panarea

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Palinuro

Distance: 496 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy

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