M1.1 Depth: 17.1 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Chochla, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-21 04:40:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 21, 2026 at 04:40 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Chochla, Epirus (Greece). With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 76 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude

M1.1

Depth

17.1 km

UTC time

2026-07-21 04:40:15 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Epirus

City

Chochla

County

Preveza Regional Unit

Village

Chochla

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.21341, 20.55313

Temperature

26.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

17.1 km

17.1 km — close to the regional average (15.2 km)

Regional average: 15.2 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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