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M1.3 Earthquake near Myrsini, Western Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 22:56:48 UTC Local time: —

Magnitude

M1.3

Depth: 10.0 km
Source: NOA

Western Greece · Myrsini

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About this earthquake

On August 16, 2026 at 22:56 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Myrsini, Western Greece (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: 69 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

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Magnitude

M1.3

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-16 22:56:48 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Western Greece

City

Myrsini

County

Elis Regional Unit

Village

Myrsini

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.93415, 21.21524

Temperature

27.3°C

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (14.6 km)

Regional average: 14.6 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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