M1.9 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Polylopho, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 09:46:48 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Polylopho, Epirus (Greece) on July 18, 2026 at 09:46 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 77 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 09:46:48 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Village
Polylopho
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.63942, 20.68526
Temperature
32.3°C

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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 (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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    Distance: 322 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
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  • Stromboli
    Distance: 481 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 497 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy

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