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M0.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Erisos Municipal Unit, Ioanian Islands (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-30 00:46:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Erisos Municipal Unit, Ioanian Islands (Greece) on July 30, 2026 at 00:46 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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: 69 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

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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 km)
Regional average: 15 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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