M1.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Kourenta, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-28 02:17:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 28, 2026 at 02:17 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Kourenta, Epirus (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 67 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-28 02:17:55 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Epirus

City

Kourenta

County

Ioannina Regional Unit

Village

Kourenta

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.66098, 20.58948

Temperature

24.0°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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