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M2.3 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Palioure, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-08 21:43:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Palioure, Epirus (Greece) on August 8, 2026 at 21:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 79 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-08 21:43:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Epirus
City
Palioure
County
Ioannina Regional Unit
Village
Palioure
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.70173, 20.64160
Temperature
24.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower 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: 329 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 471 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 478 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 495 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 499 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy

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