Magnitude
M2.0
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- NOA
Epirus · Anargyroi
Country overviewGreece · Epirus
M2.0 Earthquake near Anargyroi, Epirus (Greece)
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About this earthquake
On August 16, 2026 at 15:14 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Anargyroi, 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: 69 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.
Details
ID
9638b50705c73cd5d03ebffa7700bbcd01ace48c
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 15:14:09 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Anargyroi
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.67590,
20.68887
Temperature
25.6°C
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
Volcanoes nearby
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Methana
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Milos
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Stromboli
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Panarea
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
489
Country (24h)
Greece
69