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M1.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Alepochori, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-21 00:10:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 21, 2026 at 00:10 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Alepochori, Epirus (Greece). With a focal depth of about 5 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: 72 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-21 00:10:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Epirus
City
Alepochori
County
Ioannina Regional Unit
Village
Alepochori
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.37226, 20.71746
Temperature
22.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 300 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 441 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 479 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 495 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy

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