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M1.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Ekklesies, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-30 00:37:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 30, 2026 at 00:37 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Ekklesies, Epirus (Greece). 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 event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-30 00:37:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Epirus
City
Ekklesies
County
Preveza Regional Unit
Village
Ekklesies
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.18340, 20.63204
Temperature
28.3°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 (14.6 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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  • Vulcano
    Distance: 499 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
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