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M1.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Rodotopi, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 22:57:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 27, 2026 at 22:57 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Rodotopi, Epirus (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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: 66 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-27 22:57:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Epirus
City
Rodotopi
County
Ioannina Regional Unit
Village
Rodotopi
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.72030, 20.73540
Temperature
20.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (15.1 km)
Regional average: 15.1 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 325 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 466 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 487 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy

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