M2.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Bageniti, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-31 13:53:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 31, 2026 at 13:53 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Bageniti, Epirus (Greece). 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 55 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-31 13:53:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Epirus

City

Bageniti

County

Ioannina Regional Unit

Village

Bageniti

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.64892, 20.71086

Temperature

30.3°C

Map

Depth profile

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

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Panarea

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

554

Country (24h)