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M2.7 Depth: 7.8 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Polygyros, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-03 14:56:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 3, 2026 at 14:56 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Polygyros, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 60 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
7.8 km
UTC time
2026-06-03 14:56:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Polygyros
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Village
Polygyros
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.58786, 20.66116
Temperature
19.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.8 km
Shallow
7.8 km
7.8 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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