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M0.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Municipal Unit of Apollonioi, Ioanian Islands (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 00:39:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Municipal Unit of Apollonioi, Ioanian Islands (Greece) on August 20, 2026 at 00:39 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 62 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.8.

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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

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