M2.8 Depth: 12.3 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Agios Nikolaos, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-30 13:09:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Agios Nikolaos, Epirus (Greece) on June 30, 2026 at 13:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 36 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.5.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

12.3 km

UTC time

2026-06-30 13:09:36 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Epirus

City

Agios Nikolaos

County

Ioannina Regional Unit

Village

Agios Nikolaos

Source

emsc

Coordinates

39.53570, 20.64830

Temperature

27.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12.3 km

12.3 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

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