Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia

Earthquake with magnitude of mb 4.5 on date 03-02-2021 and time 20:55:02 (Italy) in region Confine Grecia Albania (GRECIA, ALBANIA)

A magnitude mb 4.5 earthquake occured in region: Confine Grecia Albania (GRECIA, ALBANIA), on

  • 03-02-2021 19:55:02 (UTC)
  • 03-02-2021 20:55:02 (UTC +01:00) Italian time

and geographic coordinates (lat, lon) 39.4, 20.12 at 10 km depth.

The earthquake was located by: Sala Sismica INGV-Roma.

Search earthquakes: Any within 30 km radius

The values of hypocentral coordinates and magnitude may be revised at a later time as more information becomes available.

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Municipalities within 20 km from the epicenter

No Italian municipalities within 20 km distance.

Municipalities with at least 50000 inhabitants

No Italian municipalities within 100 km from the epicenter with at least 50000 inhabitants.

Recent and historical Seismicity

These maps show the seismicity for different time windows. The earthquake locations reported in these maps are determined in quasi real-time by the personnel on duty in the seismic surveillance center of INGV in Rome. Note that the earthquake source parameters (hypocentral location and magnitude) are the best estimates obstained with the available data and they are adjourned as additional data become available. The source parameters obtained by the personnel on duty are then revised by the group in charge of the INGV Seismic Bulletin (Bollettino Sismico Italiano dell’INGV).

Earthquakes of the last three days (72 hours)

Earthquakes of the last three days (72 hours)

This map reports the earthquake epicenters located in the 72 hours (3 days) preceding the time of the current earthquake occurrence, using the data acquired by the Italian National Seismic Network and by other collaborating networks in Italy and in the neighbouring countries. The radius of the circle representing the earthquake on the map scales with magnitude. The color depends on the time of occurrence of the earthquakes with respect to the time of generation of the map (red = 1 hour; orange = 24 hours; yellow = 72 hours). The open star shows the epicenter of the current earthquake.
Earthquakes of the last 90 days

Earthquakes of the last 90 days

This map reports the Magnitudo ≥ 1.0 earthquake epicenters located in the 90 days preceding the time of the current earthquake occurrence, using the data acquired by the Italian National Seismic Network and by other collaborating networks in Italy and in the neighbouring countries. The radii of the circles representing the epicenters on the map scale with magnitude. The color of each circle depends on the time of occurrence of the earthquakes with respect to the time of generation of the map (red = 1 hour; orange = 24 hours; yellow = 72 hours; blue = all other earthquakes). The open star shows the epicenter of the current earthquake.
Earthquakes since 1985

Earthquakes since 1985

This map reports the Magnitudo ≥ 2.5 earthquake epicenters located using the data acquired by the Italian National Seismic Network and by other collaborating networks in Italy and in the neighbouring countries. The radii of the circles representing the epicenters on the map scale with magnitude. The color of each circle depends on the time of occurrence of the earthquakes with respect to the time of generation of the map (red = 1 hour; orange = 24 hours; yellow = 72 hours; blue = all other earthquakes). The open star shows the epicenter of the current earthquake.
Earthquakes since 1000 AD until 2014

Earthquakes since 1000 AD until 2014

This map shows the epicenters of the historical earthquakes catalogue CPT15 (Catalogo Parametrico dei Terremoti Italiani, 2015 version https://emidius.mi.ingv.it/CPTI15-DBMI15/) with estimated magnitude ≥ 5.0 since 1000 AD until 2014. The epicenters are represented by squares which sides scale with the estimated earthquake magnitude. For earthquakes with magnitude ≥ 6.0, it is also shown the year of occurrence and the magnitude value. The open star shows the epicenter of the current earthquake.
Seismic hazard

Seismic hazard maps provide probabilistic estimates of the earthquake ground shaking exceeding a given threshold in a given geographic region within a given time window. Thus, it is not a deterministic prediction - a target that may be never reached given the complexity of the earthquake physical phenomenon - nor of the maximum expected earthquake since this has extremely low probabilities to occur.

In 2004, it was published the seismic hazard map of Italy (http://zonesismiche.mi.ingv.it) that provides a picture of the most hazardous geographic regions. The seismic hazard map of Italy (GdL MPS, 2004; rif. Ordinanza PCM del 28 aprile 2006, n. 3519, All. 1b) provides the 10% probability of exceedance in 50 years of the horizontal acceleration at rock sites (i.e., Vs30>800 m/s; cat. A, 3.2.1 of the D.M. 14.09.2005).

The colours indicate the various values of the ground acceleration that have 10% to be exceeded within 50 years. In general, the colours associated to low values of acceleration refer to areas that are less hazardous and stronger earthquakes repeat less frequently although they may still occur.

Seismic hazard map

Seismic hazard map

This map shows the seismic hazard map of Italy for the region where the earthquake occurred.
Shakemap

These three maps show the results of the analysis using the software ShakeMap designed to provide the level of ground shaking experienced in a region using the data recorded by seismometers and strong motion instruments and seismological information regarding the attenuation of the wavefield with distance and the site characteristics. The Shakemaps are determined for research purposes to provide fast estimates of the level of ground shaking produced by the earthquake. The maps are calculated automatically and adjourned progressively as more data become available. See http://shakemap.rm.ingv.it/ for additional information.

The red star indicates the epicenter. The red triangles show the stations of the INGV Italian National Seismic Network and the blue triangles those of the Nationa Accelerometric Network of the Dipartimento della Protezione Civile.

Intensity Shakemap

Intensity Shakemap

This map shows the distribution of the istrumentally derived intensities. To this purpose, it is used a conversion relation between ground acceleration and velocity, and the Mercalli Modificata (MMI - Modified Mercalli Intensity) scale. In general, the Mercalli intensity scale relies on the effects that the ground shaking produces as reported by an observer.
Peak ground acceleration Shakemap

Peak ground acceleration Shakemap

This map shows This map shows the distribution of peak ground acceleration expressed as per cent of the acceleration of gravity (i.e., g = 9.81 m/s²).
Peak velocity Shakemap

Peak velocity Shakemap

This map shows the distribution of peak ground velocities expressed in cm/s.
Felt maps
The earthquake effects in MCS scale as obtained from the compiled questionnaire

The earthquake effects in MCS scale as obtained from the compiled questionnaire

This map shows the distribution of the effects of the earthquake on the territory in terms of the MCS (Mercalli-Cancani-Sieberg) intensity scale. The intensities are determined using the data provided in the questionnaire (http://www.haisentitoilterremoto.it/) that are analysed using robust statistical techniques since they are not verified individually. Specifically, the assignment of MCS intensities greater or equal the VI degree of the MCS scale require opportune in situ verification by professional experts. The purple start shows the epicenter. This map is prepared every so often that the population fill in new questionnaires. The number of questionnaires used to determine the map and the date and time of the last adjournment are shown in the upper right part of the panel.
Locations history
Type Magnitude Date and Time (UTC) Latitude Longitude Depth (km) Published time (UTC) Author Location ID
Reviewed
Rev100 		mb 4.5
Mwp 4.4 		2021-02-03
19:55:02		 39.4 20.12 10 2021-02-03
20:14:34		 Sala Sismica INGV-Roma 86816581
Preferred location and magnitude until now.
Origin information

Origin

Field Value
Time (UTC) 2021-02-03 19:55:02
Latitude 39.40
Longitude 20.12
Depth (km) 10 (from location)
Evaluation mode of Origin automatic
Evaluation status of Origin reviewed
Version 100 -> SURVEY-INGV-A
Event type earthquake
Origin ID 86816581

Uncertainty

Field Value
Preferred uncertainty description uncertainty ellipse
Semi-major axis of confidence ellipse (meter) 2794
Semi-minor axis of confidence ellipse (meter) 918
Azimuth of major axis of confidence ellipse. Measured clockwise from South-North direction at epicenter (gradi) 152
Circular confidence region, given by single value of horizontal uncertainty (meter) 2336.8
Confidence level of the uncertainty (%) 68

Quality

Field Value
Largest azimuthal gap in station distribution as seen from epicenter (degree) 105.461
Number of associated phases, regardless of their use for origin computation 20
Number of defining phases 20
RMS of the travel time residuals of the arrivals used for the origin computation (sec) 1.26819
Epicentral distance of station closest to the epicenter (degree) 1.7588
Epicentral distance of station farthest from the epicenter (degree) 15.58051
Number of stations at which the event was observed 20
Number of stations from which data was used for origin computation 20
Magnitudes information

Mwp:4.4

Field Value
Value 4.4
Uncertainty 0.1
Num. used stations 7
Type of magnitude Mwp
Reference to an origin 86816581
Agency INGV
Autore early-est_ee1.1.9
Time of creation (UTC) 2021-02-03 20:14:34

mb:4.5

Field Value
Value 4.5
Uncertainty 0.3
Num. used stations 10
Type of magnitude mb
Reference to an origin 86816581
Agency INGV
Autore early-est_ee1.1.9
Time of creation (UTC) 2021-02-03 20:14:34
Picking and Arrival
SCNL Time Uncertainty Polarity Evaluation_mode Phase Azimuth Distance Takeoff_angle Residual Weight
GE.EIL.BHZ. 2021-02-03T19:58:42.35 10.0 positive automatic P 124 15.5805 0.307837 0.952381
MN.TUE.BHZ. 2021-02-03T19:57:33.85 10.0 negative automatic P 315 10.5772 -0.43392 0.952381
MN.WDD.BHZ. 2021-02-03T19:57:28.02 10.0 negative automatic S 233 5.6809 -3.75573 0
IV.BOB.BHZ. 2021-02-03T19:57:20.00 10.0 negative automatic P 308 9.5564 0.876325 0.97561
OE.KBA.BHZ. 2021-02-03T19:57:13.67 10.0 negative automatic P 330 9.1222 -0.639418 0.952381
KO.ELL.BHZ. 2021-02-03T19:57:04.18 10.0 negative automatic P 106 8.1438 3.3791 0.943396
IV.MGAB.BHZ. 2021-02-03T19:56:45.60 10.0 positive automatic P 303 6.974 0.970019 0.952381
MN.BZS.BHZ. 2021-02-03T19:56:34.67 10.0 positive automatic P 10 6.3224 -0.961765 0.930233
MN.AQU.BHZ. 2021-02-03T19:56:30.57 10.0 positive automatic P 302 5.8721 1.04507 0.909091
MN.BLY.BHZ. 2021-02-03T19:56:28.02 10.0 negative automatic P 339 5.7776 -0.124381 0.909091
KO.DKL.BHZ. 2021-02-03T19:56:21.84 10.0 negative automatic P 91 5.2657 0.761195 0.240385
GE.APE.BHZ. 2021-02-03T19:56:13.90 10.0 positive automatic P 117 4.8453 -1.5032 0.909091
MN.CUC.BHZ. 2021-02-03T19:55:55.87 10.0 positive automatic P 282 3.3637 0.834792 0.869565
MN.CEL.BHZ. 2021-02-03T19:55:55.57 10.0 negative automatic P 252 3.4807 -1.08298 0.97561
MN.PDG.BHZ. 2021-02-03T19:55:50.97 10.0 negative automatic P 348 3.1018 -0.358507 0.97561
GE.MATE.BHZ. 2021-02-03T19:55:47.00 10.0 negative automatic P 297 2.8986 -0.616078 0.833333
HL.ITM.HHZ. 2021-02-03T19:55:43.48 10.0 positive automatic P 147 2.632 -1.45527 0.328407
MN.TIP.BHZ. 2021-02-03T19:55:43.87 10.0 negative automatic P 266 2.6092 -0.817095 0.930233
HT.LIT.HHZ. 2021-02-03T19:55:35.44 10.0 negative automatic P 68 1.9551 -0.211686 0.97561
HT.AGG.HHZ. 2021-02-03T19:55:32.58 10.0 positive automatic P 102 1.7588 -0.383033 0.934579
TDMT - Time Domain Moment Tensor
Focal Mechanism in the area
Focal Mechanisms

Focal Mechanisms

This map reports the focal mechanisms since 1977 in the region. The white and red beach ball symbols are mechanisms determined using the Regional Centroid Moment Tensor (RCMT, http://www.bo.ingv.it/RCMT) and are determined for earthquakes with magnitude larger than 4.5 in the Euro-Mediterranenan area. Occasionally, when there is a good source-receiver geometry of the target earthquake, the RCMT can be obtained also for earthquakes with magnitude larger than 4.0. The blue and white beach ball symbols indicate the mechanisms obtained from application of the Time Domain Moment Tensor (TDMT, http://terremoti.ingv.it/tdmt.html). This technique is used for M ≥ 3.5. The size of the beach ball sysmbol scales with the calculated moment magnitude, Mw.
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