Magnitude
M1.4
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- NOA
Epirus · Karyes
Country overviewGreece · Epirus
M1.4 Earthquake near Karyes, Epirus (Greece)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Karyes, Epirus (Greece) on August 17, 2026 at 16:11 UTC. 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 69 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.
Details
ID
2d3b4eeebe9e9d99b2f1ee89f70989caa5e5b3a7
Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 16:11:39 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Karyes
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.75835,
20.92546
Temperature
23.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower 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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Stats (last 24h)
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494
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Greece
69
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