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M1.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Itea, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-23 10:02:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Itea, Epirus (Greece) on July 23, 2026 at 10:02 UTC. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 52 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-23 10:02:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Epirus
City
Itea
County
Ioannina Regional Unit
Village
Itea
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.75333, 20.98527
Temperature
25.4°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 (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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: 313 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 454 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

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