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M1.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Laganas Municipal Unit, Ioanian Islands (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 15:31:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 16, 2026 at 15:31 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Laganas Municipal Unit, Ioanian Islands (Greece). With a focal depth of about 5 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 59 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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