M1.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Asbestochori, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-05 10:33:17 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Asbestochori, Epirus (Greece) on July 5, 2026 at 10:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 95 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-05 10:33:17 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Village
Asbestochori
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.64579, 20.77831
Temperature
28.2°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 (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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: 316 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
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    Distance: 458 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 489 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy

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