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M2.8 Depth: 6.6 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Kokkinochoma, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-23 10:24:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 23, 2026 at 10:24 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Kokkinochoma, Epirus (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 47 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
6.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-23 10:24:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Epirus
City
Kokkinochoma
County
Ioannina Regional Unit
Village
Kokkinochoma
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.68580, 20.65200
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.6 km
Shallow
6.6 km
6.6 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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    Distance: 327 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
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  • Stromboli
    Distance: 479 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 496 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 499 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy

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