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M1.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Polylopho, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 08:44:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2026 at 08:44 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Polylopho, Epirus (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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 64 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 08:44:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Epirus
City
Polylopho
County
Ioannina Regional Unit
Village
Polylopho
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.62997, 20.68441
Temperature
30.0°C

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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 (14.7 km)
Regional average: 14.7 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: 321 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 462 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 481 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 497 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy

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