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M1.5 Depth: 9.9 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Zakynthos Regional Unit, Ioanian Islands (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 18:50:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Zakynthos Regional Unit, Ioanian Islands (Greece) on August 16, 2026 at 18:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 69 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.9 km
Shallow
9.9 km
9.9 km — shallower than the regional average (14.7 km)
Regional average: 14.7 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: 246 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
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    Distance: 366 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 458 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 460 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 478 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 488 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy

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