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M2.0 Depth: 39.2 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Elatos, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-08 13:33:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Elatos, Epirus (Greece) on August 8, 2026 at 13:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 39 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 80 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
39.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-08 13:33:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Epirus
City
Elatos
County
Arta Regional Unit
Village
Elatos
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.23979, 20.98627
Temperature
33.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 39.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 39.2 km
Shallow
39.2 km
39.2 km — deeper than the regional average (14.9 km)
Regional average: 14.9 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: 273 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 414 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 497 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 499 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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