M1.8 Depth: 8.1 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Demos Souliou, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-14 03:38:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 14, 2026 at 03:38 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Demos Souliou, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 58 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

8.1 km

UTC time

2026-06-14 03:38:40 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Epeirou

City

Demos Souliou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Thesprotias

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.48212, 20.36591

Temperature

17.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8.1 km

8.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)

Regional average: 15.2 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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