M1.8 Depth: 19.2 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Agios Andreas, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-07 16:04:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 7, 2026 at 16:04 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Agios Andreas, Epirus (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 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: 75 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

19.2 km

UTC time

2026-08-07 16:04:52 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Epirus

City

Agios Andreas

County

Ioannina Regional Unit

Village

Agios Andreas

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.45709, 20.71060

Temperature

30.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

19.2 km

19.2 km — deeper than the regional average (14.9 km)

Regional average: 14.9 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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Methana

Distance: 306 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 448 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Stromboli

Distance: 480 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
Panarea

Distance: 496 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

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