Magnitude
M1.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- NOA
Epirus · Perama Municipal Unit
Country overviewGreece · Epirus
M1.2 Earthquake near Perama Municipal Unit, Epirus (Greece)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Perama Municipal Unit, Epirus (Greece) on August 17, 2026 at 02:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 69 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.
Details
ID
485e8132d2ae3718288600d029b0cc7f78226159
Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 02:56:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Kranoula
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.74355,
20.78951
Temperature
15.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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
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Methana
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Milos
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Stromboli
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
494
Country (24h)
Greece
69
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