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M1.7 Depth: 28.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Ithaca Regional Unit, Ioanian Islands (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-17 08:31:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Ithaca Regional Unit, Ioanian Islands (Greece) on June 17, 2026 at 08:31 UTC. With a focal depth of about 28 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 76 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28.1 km
Shallow
28.1 km
28.1 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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: 214 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 348 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 438 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 439 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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