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M2.7 Depth: 8.9 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Kourenta, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-17 10:16:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 17, 2026 at 10:16 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Kourenta, Epirus (Greece). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 78 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
8.9 km
UTC time
2026-06-17 10:16:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Epirus
City
Kourenta
County
Ioannina Regional Unit
Village
Kourenta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.64920, 20.61360
Temperature
25.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.9 km
Shallow
8.9 km
8.9 km — shallower than 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: 496 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy

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