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M1.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Tsangari, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-13 06:05:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Tsangari, Epirus (Greece) on August 13, 2026 at 06:05 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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: 58 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 06:05:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Epirus
City
Tsangari
County
Thesprotia Regional Unit
Village
Tsangari
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.40272, 20.59987
Temperature
26.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (14.8 km)
Regional average: 14.8 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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