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M1.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Karitsa, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-10 23:38:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 10, 2026 at 23:38 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Karitsa, Epirus (Greece). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 90 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-10 23:38:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Epirus
City
Karitsa
County
Ioannina Regional Unit
Village
Karitsa
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.74059, 20.67290
Temperature
19.1°C

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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 (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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: 330 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 472 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 482 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 499 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy

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