M2.7 Depth: 15.2 km

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

UTC time: 2026-04-19 18:10:07 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 19, 2026 at 18:10 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Nkrimpobo, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 15 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 50 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
15.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-19 18:10:07 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Nkrimpobo
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Village
Nkrimpobo
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.66751, 20.55588

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.2 km
Shallow
15.2 km
15.2 km — close to 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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