M1.7 Depth: 9.8 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Skandalo, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-09-03 06:43:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 3, 2026 at 06:43 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Skandalo, Epirus (Greece). 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: 56 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

9.8 km

UTC time

2026-09-03 06:43:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Epirus

City

Skandalo

County

Thesprotia Regional Unit

Village

Skandalo

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.37082, 20.51679

Temperature

25.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9.8 km

9.8 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

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Stromboli

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Vulcano

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Stats (last 24h)

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