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M1.7 Depth: 18.2 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-23 11:11:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 23, 2026 at 11:11 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Kefallonia Regional Unit, Ioanian Islands (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 52 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.2 km
Shallow
18.2 km
18.2 km — close to the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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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