M1.9 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Rizo, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-07 18:28:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Rizo, Epirus (Greece) on August 7, 2026 at 18:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 75 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-07 18:28:31 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Epirus

City

Rizo

County

Ioannina Regional Unit

Village

Rizo

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.70470, 20.53199

Temperature

26.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than the regional average (14.9 km)

Regional average: 14.9 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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