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M1.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Neochori, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-07 14:46:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 7, 2026 at 14:46 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Neochori, Epirus (Greece). With a focal depth of about 5 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 83 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-07 14:46:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Epirus
City
Neochori
County
Ioannina Regional Unit
Village
Neochori
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.73463, 20.70389
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 328 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 469 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 484 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy

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