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M1.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Dragopsa, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 17:37:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Dragopsa, Epirus (Greece) on July 16, 2026 at 17:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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: 59 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 17:37:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Epirus
City
Dragopsa
County
Ioannina Regional Unit
Village
Dragopsa
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.59301, 20.66845
Temperature
27.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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: 319 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 461 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 478 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 495 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy

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