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M1.0 Depth: 17.6 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Paliki Municipal Unit, Ioanian Islands (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-26 03:01:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 26, 2026 at 03:01 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Paliki Municipal Unit, Ioanian Islands (Greece). With a focal depth of about 18 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: 67 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.6 km
Shallow
17.6 km
17.6 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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Stats (last 24h)

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