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M1.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Chochla, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 11:18:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2026 at 11:18 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Chochla, Epirus (Greece). With a focal depth of about 10 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 57 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 11:18:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Epirus
City
Chochla
County
Preveza Regional Unit
Village
Chochla
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.23101, 20.57872
Temperature
30.1°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 (14.8 km)
Regional average: 14.8 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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    Distance: 300 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
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    Distance: 440 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 466 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 481 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 495 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 495 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy

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