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M1.9 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Lefkada Regional Unit, Ioanian Islands (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-09-01 20:48:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 1, 2026 at 20:48 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Lefkada Regional Unit, Ioanian Islands (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 58 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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
    Distance: 454 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 467 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 477 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 479 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy

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Stats (last 24h)

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