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M2.8 Depth: 4.5 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Ano Lapsista, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-17 14:00:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 17, 2026 at 14:00 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Ano Lapsista, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 49 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
4.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-17 14:00:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Ano Lapsista
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Village
Ano Lapsista
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.73618, 20.76920
Temperature
17.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.5 km
Shallow
4.5 km
4.5 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

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