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M2.8 Depth: 13.2 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Kokkinochoma, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-20 08:00:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Kokkinochoma, Epirus (Greece) on July 20, 2026 at 08:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 77 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
13.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-20 08:00:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Epirus
City
Kokkinochoma
County
Ioannina Regional Unit
Village
Kokkinochoma
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.67850, 20.65480
Temperature
32.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.2 km
Shallow
13.2 km
13.2 km — close to 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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