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M1.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Berenike, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 21:07:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 18, 2026 at 21:07 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Berenike, Epirus (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 68 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 21:07:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Epirus
City
Berenike
County
Ioannina Regional Unit
Village
Berenike
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.57959, 20.57546
Temperature
20.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (14.7 km)
Regional average: 14.7 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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  • Palinuro
    Distance: 493 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy

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