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M2.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Chin'ka, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-09-04 23:39:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Chin'ka, Epirus (Greece) on September 4, 2026 at 23:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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 event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 65 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-04 23:39:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Epirus
City
Chin'ka
County
Ioannina Regional Unit
Village
Chin'ka
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.63111, 20.64394
Temperature
21.2°C

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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 (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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 323 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 465 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 477 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 494 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 499 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy

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