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M4.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Zotiko, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-03 06:51:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Zotiko, Epirus (Greece) on April 3, 2026 at 06:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by Seismological Survey of Serbia and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 87 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-03 06:51:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Epirus
City
Zotiko
County
Ioannina Regional Unit
Village
Zotiko
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
39.46000, 20.65000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 310 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 452 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 475 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 491 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 499 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy

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