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M2.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Kato Lapsista, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-09 03:48:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Kato Lapsista, Epirus (Greece) on August 9, 2026 at 03:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 78 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-09 03:48:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Epirus
City
Kato Lapsista
County
Ioannina Regional Unit
Village
Kato Lapsista
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.74863, 20.73483
Temperature
23.2°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 (14.9 km)
Regional average: 14.9 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: 327 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 469 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 487 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy

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