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M2.2 Depth: 14.1 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Spatharaioi, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-26 08:22:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 26, 2026 at 08:22 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Spatharaioi, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 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 NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 91 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
14.1 km
UTC time
2026-02-26 08:22:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Spatharaioi
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Thesprotias
Village
Spatharaioi
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.32282, 20.48859
Temperature
14.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.1 km
Shallow
14.1 km
14.1 km — close to the regional average (15.1 km)
Regional average: 15.1 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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