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M1.6 Depth: 14.6 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Zakynthos Regional Unit, Ioanian Islands (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-27 14:20:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Zakynthos Regional Unit, Ioanian Islands (Greece) on August 27, 2026 at 14:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 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: 67 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.6 km
Shallow
14.6 km
14.6 km — close to 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.

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    Distance: 491 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
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    Distance: 495 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy

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