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M2.2 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Kato Lapsista, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 23:11:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Kato Lapsista, Epirus (Greece) on June 21, 2026 at 23:11 UTC. 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 63 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-21 23:11:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Epirus
City
Kato Lapsista
County
Ioannina Regional Unit
Village
Kato Lapsista
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.73700, 20.73300
Temperature
20.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — close to 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: 326 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 468 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 487 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy

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