M1.6 Depth: 14.9 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Brysoula, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-09 02:24:42 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 9, 2026 at 02:24 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Brysoula, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 15 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 event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
14.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-09 02:24:42 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Brysoula
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Village
Brysoula
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.68811, 20.55359
Temperature
13.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.9 km
Shallow
14.9 km
14.9 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

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