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M1.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Filiates Municipal Unit, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-02 02:20:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Filiates Municipal Unit, Epirus (Greece) on August 2, 2026 at 02:20 UTC. 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: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (15 km)
Regional average: 15 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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