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M1.8 Depth: 16.7 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Paliki Municipal Unit, Ioanian Islands (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-16 18:47:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 16, 2026 at 18:47 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Paliki Municipal Unit, Ioanian Islands (Greece). With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 98 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.7 km
Shallow
16.7 km
16.7 km — close to the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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Stats (last 24h)

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