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M2.9 Depth: 60.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Bathypedo, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 03:21:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Bathypedo, Epirus (Greece) on August 3, 2026 at 03:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 60 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by Seismological Survey of Serbia and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 98 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-03 03:21:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Epirus
City
Bathypedo
County
Ioannina Regional Unit
Village
Bathypedo
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
39.61000, 21.05000
Temperature
16.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60 km
Shallow
60 km
60 km — deeper than the regional average (15 km)
Regional average: 15 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

  • Methana
    Distance: 297 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 439 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

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