M1.6 Depth: 8.3 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Ioanian Islands (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-27 11:43:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 27, 2026 at 11:43 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Ioanian Islands (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 66 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

8.3 km

UTC time

2026-08-27 11:43:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Ioanian Islands

City

Ioanian Islands

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.17285, 20.91028

Temperature

29.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8.3 km

8.3 km — shallower than 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.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Methana

Distance: 221 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 352 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 443 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 444 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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