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M0.8 Depth: 12.4 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Municipal Unit of Lefkada, Ioanian Islands (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-30 11:14:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 30, 2026 at 11:14 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near Municipal Unit of Lefkada, Ioanian Islands (Greece). With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 67 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.4 km
Shallow
12.4 km
12.4 km — close to the regional average (14.6 km)
Regional average: 14.6 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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