M2.9 Depth: 8.6 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Nkrimpobo, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-26 08:29:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Nkrimpobo, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece) on April 26, 2026 at 08:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 62 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

8.6 km

UTC time

2026-04-26 08:29:59 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Epeirou

City

Nkrimpobo

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon

Village

Nkrimpobo

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.67758, 20.55588

Temperature

20.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8.6 km

8.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)

Regional average: 15.2 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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