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M2.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Pigi, Thessaly (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-27 01:56:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Pigi, Thessaly (Greece) on August 27, 2026 at 01:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 69 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-27 01:56:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Thessaly
City
Pigi
County
Trikala Regional Unit
Village
Pigi
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.50014, 21.70013
Temperature
19.3°C

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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 (14.7 km)
Regional average: 14.7 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

  • Methana
    Distance: 253 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 393 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 468 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 473 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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