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M1.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Erisos Municipal Unit, Ioanian Islands (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-06 10:47:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Erisos Municipal Unit, Ioanian Islands (Greece) on July 6, 2026 at 10:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 64 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

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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 (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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