M1.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Ioniko, Western Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 22:03:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Ioniko, Western Greece (Greece) on August 20, 2026 at 22:03 UTC. 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.

Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-20 22:03:50 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Western Greece

City

Ioniko

County

Elis Regional Unit

Village

Ioniko

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.80573, 21.16592

Temperature

28.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than the regional average (14.7 km)

Regional average: 14.7 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: 192 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 315 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 406 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 408 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

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