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M1.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Kourenta, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-09 19:59:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 9, 2026 at 19:59 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Kourenta, Epirus (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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: 50 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-09 19:59:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Epirus
City
Kourenta
County
Ioannina Regional Unit
Village
Kourenta
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.64567, 20.60427
Temperature
21.6°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 (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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