Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 38.2 km
- Source
- NOA
Epirus · Kato Mousiotitsa
Country overviewGreece · Epirus
M1.7 Earthquake near Kato Mousiotitsa, Epirus (Greece)
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About this earthquake
On August 16, 2026 at 22:58 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Kato Mousiotitsa, Epirus (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 38 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 69 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.
Details
ID
2045be0843789ffc29ce35d1dd4495a9225154de
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
38.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 22:58:40 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Kato Mousiotitsa
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.39052,
20.81816
Temperature
16.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
38.2 km
38.2 km — deeper than the regional average (14.6 km)
Regional average: 14.6 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
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Methana
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Milos
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Stromboli
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
488
Country (24h)
Greece
69