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M1.2 Depth: 25.2 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Polydoro, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-20 21:19:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 20, 2026 at 21:19 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Polydoro, Epirus (Greece). With a focal depth of about 25 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 115 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
25.2 km
UTC time
2026-06-20 21:19:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Epirus
City
Polydoro
County
Ioannina Regional Unit
Village
Polydoro
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.65057, 20.56549
Temperature
19.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.2 km
Shallow
25.2 km
25.2 km — deeper than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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    Distance: 330 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
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    Distance: 471 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Panarea
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  • Palinuro
    Distance: 492 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy

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