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M1.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Corfu Regional Unit, Ioanian Islands (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-09-01 06:45:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 1, 2026 at 06:45 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Corfu Regional Unit, Ioanian Islands (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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: 57 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (14.6 km)
Regional average: 14.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 335 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 423 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 439 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 452 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 452 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 453 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy

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