M1.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Perates, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-09-01 16:07:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 1, 2026 at 16:07 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Perates, 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. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 56 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-09-01 16:07:08 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Epirus

City

Perates

County

Ioannina Regional Unit

Village

Perates

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.63388, 20.72260

Temperature

28.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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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