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M2.2 Earthquake near Zitsa Municipality, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 23:46:44 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Zitsa Municipality, Epirus (Greece) on August 15, 2026 at 23:46 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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 event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 60 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

ID
b86c5d72c924fdfefc2c12ded9e671bd018053ea
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-15 23:46:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Epirus
City
Zitsa Municipality
County
Ioannina Regional Unit
Village
Zitsa Municipality
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.59933, 20.63473
Temperature
19.3°C

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 (14.6 km)
Regional average: 14.6 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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