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M2.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Chrysavgi, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-22 16:12:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 22, 2026 at 16:12 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Chrysavgi, Epirus (Greece). 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 74 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-22 16:12:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Epirus
City
Chrysavgi
County
Thesprotia Regional Unit
Village
Chrysavgi
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.45551, 20.54845
Temperature
28.5°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 (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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 317 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 458 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 466 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 482 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 491 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 497 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy

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