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M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Filiates Municipal Unit, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-20 03:37:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 20, 2026 at 03:37 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Filiates Municipal Unit, Epirus (Greece). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 72 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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