M2.6 Depth: 13.4 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Palioure, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-21 09:11:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 21, 2026 at 09:11 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Palioure, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 88 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

13.4 km

UTC time

2026-01-21 09:11:01 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Epeirou

City

Palioure

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon

Village

Palioure

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.69498, 20.64102

Temperature

5.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

13.4 km

13.4 km — close to the regional average (15.1 km)

Regional average: 15.1 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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