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M1.2 Depth: 24.4 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Koumaria, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 00:38:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Koumaria, Epirus (Greece) on August 18, 2026 at 00:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 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: 67 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
24.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 00:38:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Epirus
City
Koumaria
County
Ioannina Regional Unit
Village
Koumaria
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.54926, 20.68150
Temperature
19.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.4 km
Shallow
24.4 km
24.4 km — deeper 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: 315 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 457 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 479 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 495 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy

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