M1.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Phrosyne, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-31 20:53:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Phrosyne, Epirus (Greece) on August 31, 2026 at 20:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 55 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-31 20:53:02 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Epirus

City

Phrosyne

County

Thesprotia Regional Unit

Village

Phrosyne

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.45784, 20.59842

Temperature

22.7°C

Map

Depth profile

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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Stats (last 24h)

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