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M2.2 Depth: 16.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Seniko, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-15 16:50:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Seniko, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece) on May 15, 2026 at 16:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 107 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 16:50:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Seniko
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Village
Seniko
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.58832, 20.63507
Temperature
12.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 km
16 km — close to the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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  • Palinuro
    Distance: 498 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy

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