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M1.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Elaphos, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-20 18:21:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 20, 2026 at 18:21 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Elaphos, Epirus (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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: 76 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-20 18:21:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Epirus
City
Elaphos
County
Ioannina Regional Unit
Village
Elaphos
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.43381, 20.72169
Temperature
27.3°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 (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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 304 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 445 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 481 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 497 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy

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