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M1.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Vargiades, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 21:26:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Vargiades, Epirus (Greece) on August 15, 2026 at 21:26 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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: 59 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-15 21:26:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Epirus
City
Vargiades
County
Ioannina Regional Unit
Village
Vargiades
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.47952, 20.82517
Temperature
18.2°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 (14.8 km)
Regional average: 14.8 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: 301 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 442 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 490 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy

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