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M1.8 Depth: 15.9 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Chin'ka, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-18 20:02:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 18, 2026 at 20:02 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Chin'ka, Epirus (Greece). With a focal depth of about 16 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: 63 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
15.9 km
UTC time
2026-06-18 20:02:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Epirus
City
Chin'ka
County
Ioannina Regional Unit
Village
Chin'ka
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.62174, 20.63004

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.9 km
Shallow
15.9 km
15.9 km — close to the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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    Distance: 324 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
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    Distance: 476 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 492 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 497 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy

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