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M1.6 Depth: 19.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Demos Zitsas, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-20 20:48:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 20, 2026 at 20:48 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Demos Zitsas, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 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: 72 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
19.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 20:48:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Demos Zitsas
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Village
Demos Zitsas
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.59793, 20.66116
Temperature
13.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19 km
Shallow
19 km
19 km — deeper than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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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  • Stromboli
    Distance: 478 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 494 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy

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