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M1.7 Depth: 13.9 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Brysoula, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-28 02:20:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Brysoula, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece) on February 28, 2026 at 02:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 92 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
13.9 km
UTC time
2026-02-28 02:20:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Brysoula
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Village
Brysoula
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.67300, 20.53299
Temperature
5.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.9 km
Shallow
13.9 km
13.9 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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