M1.2 Depth: 17.5 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Seltsana, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-17 01:21:16 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Seltsana, Epirus (Greece) on June 17, 2026 at 01:21 UTC. 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: 92 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
17.5 km
UTC time
2026-06-17 01:21:16 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Village
Seltsana
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.66843, 20.55954
Temperature
18.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.5 km
Shallow
17.5 km
17.5 km — close to the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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