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M1.2 Depth: 11.1 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Argostoli, Ioanian Islands (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-05 01:43:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Argostoli, Ioanian Islands (Greece) on August 5, 2026 at 01:43 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 83 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.1 km
Shallow
11.1 km
11.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15 km)
Regional average: 15 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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    Distance: 475 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
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    Distance: 477 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 479 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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