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M1.2 Depth: 16.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Kalochori, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 18:40:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 21, 2026 at 18:40 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Kalochori, Epirus (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-21 18:40:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Epirus
City
Kalochori
County
Ioannina Regional Unit
Village
Kalochori
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.66888, 20.62958
Temperature
21.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 km
16 km — close to the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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    Distance: 327 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 469 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 477 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 493 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 497 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy

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