M1.6 Depth: 31.4 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Phtere, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-01 10:04:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Phtere, Epirus (Greece) on August 1, 2026 at 10:04 UTC. With a focal depth of about 31 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 event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 50 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

31.4 km

UTC time

2026-08-01 10:04:16 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Epirus

City

Phtere

County

Ioannina Regional Unit

Village

Phtere

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.57367, 20.53436

Temperature

32.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

31.4 km

31.4 km — deeper than the regional average (15 km)

Regional average: 15 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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