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M1.7 Earthquake near Elaphos, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 23:50:51 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Elaphos, Epirus (Greece) on August 18, 2026 at 23:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 34 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 68 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

ID
5a9eb86b85c8976bbeb1d981b316433ebfb46342
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
34.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 23:50:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Epirus
City
Elaphos
County
Ioannina Regional Unit
Village
Elaphos
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.41842, 20.71873
Temperature
20.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 34.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 34.1 km
Shallow
34.1 km
34.1 km — deeper 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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    Distance: 480 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 496 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy

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